Lee-Ann Jayne Peters “Lee” of Stony Plain passed away on April 11, 2022 at the age of 60 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer. She was born to Don and Betty Jess in Calgary, AB. She grew up in Claresholm, and studied Rehabilitation Services at Lethbridge Community College. She met Bill there in the Rodeo Club, and … Read more…
April 4, 1940 – March 31, 2022Celebration of LifeSaturday, April 23, 2022 • 1 pmat the Monarch Community Hall
March 28, 1947 – April 8, 2022 CANDACE ELAINE HANSON-OPP (nee Kuzyk), also known as Mom, Auntie Candace, AC and most importantly Grandma, passed away peacefully with her husband and children by her side, at the Lethbridge Regional Hospital, on Friday, April 8th, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Born in Red Lake, Ontario on March 28th, 1947, she … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Town of Claresholm has received a positive report on its audited financial statements and is in good financial condition.At its April 11 meeting, town council heard a presentation by Scott Banadyga of Gregory Harriman and Associates LLP who is the town’s auditor.“We’ve assigned a clean audit report,” Banadyga said. “The statements are fairly and appropriately … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has adopted its 2022 operating budget of $15.4 million and capital budget of just over $10 million.The decision came at council’s April 13 meeting after a presentation by administration.It stated the total operating budget revenue is $15,447,885 with total operating budget expenditures of $15,401,276, generating a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWhen students return to West Meadow Elementary School in the fall, they will be greeted by a new assistant principal.The Livingstone Range School Division announced on April 11 that Heather MacDonald was appointed the new assistant principal at West Meadow starting in the 2022-2023 school year.According to a news release, MacDonald holds a Bachelor of … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt will be a time when people can gather to clean up their community.At its April 11 meting, Claresholm town council agreed to authorize town staff to coordinate April 22 and April 23 as Pitch-in Canada Days in the Town of Claresholm where the public is encouraged to “pitch-in”.A report from administration stated Pitch-in Canada … Read more…