By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterClosing a door made all the difference between a house suffering smoke damage and being engulfed in flames.On Jan. 4, Clay Moss was shopping in Claresholm on the phone with his wife Marika who was at home in Stavely.The smoke detector went off, and he could hear it through the phone.Their son came upstairs and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterThere is a resource now available to help Albertans manage the symptoms of COVID-19 at home.Alberta Health Services announced on Jan. 6 it has launched a comprehensive web resource to help Albertans manage mild COVID-19 symptoms at home.The new web resource has information on what to do when you have symptoms of COVID-19, how to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterThe National Police Federation wants to know what your thoughts are on the Alberta government’s proposal to transition from the RCMP to a provincial police service.The federation is bringing its “Keep Alberta RCMP Campaign” to Claresholm on Jan. 18, where they will be hosting a public consultation at 2 p.m. at a venue yet to be determined.Kevin … Read more…
November 25, 1957 – December 21, 2021It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Evan Wickett of Nanton, AB, beloved Husband, Dad, Father-in-law, and Papa on December 21, 2021, at the age of 64 in the ICU unit at the McCaig Tower in Calgary, Alberta, surrounded by his family.On November 25, 1957, Terry … Read more…
March 11, 1950 – January 1, 2022“She Flies With Her Own Wings”It is with great sadness that we share…Lynne Thrun passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on January 1, 2022.Lynne was born March 11th, 1950, in Trail, British Columbia.While her father served in the Air Force, young Lynne resided in many different places, including Marville France, Cold … Read more…
MAY 20, 1940 / DECEMBER 16, 2021Unassuming, loving, caring, kind: with a faith as great as the Heavens. Brave life- warrior, she fought her illness hard as she was able. Joycie passed peacefully in my arms at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre December 16th, 2021. I was blessed to have had this time with my bride of 61 years.The horns … Read more…
December 26, 1956 – December 19, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bent (Bentley) Hansen Frisk, born December 26, 1956 in Lavensby, Denmark. Bent passed away December 19, 2021 in his home in Hazelton, BC.He was raised in Stavely, Alberta by his parents Soren and Ebba Frisk, alongside his younger sister Lis and brother Steve. … Read more…