November 7, 1952 – December 16, 2021 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jim Sanders (Sudsy) on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Claresholm, Alberta. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife Brenda; daughter Diana; son Darren (Shannon), grandkids Kaya & Cale; brother Brian (Cindy) and nephew Jeremy. He will also be missed by his sisters-in-law, … Read more…
August 29, 1947 – December 13, 2021 Barb passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 13, 2021 with her husband, Daryl and daughters Cassie and Corrie (MacKenzie) by her side. She is lovingly remembered by her sister, Heather (Aldon) Wells; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Greene and Lynn Bradley; grandchildren, Zac (Kelly) Bishop and Taya (Devon) Bishop; great-granddaughter, Blakely Bishop; cousin, Liz … Read more…
The Claresholm Skating Club put on their 2021 Christmas Showcase at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Dec. 17. Skaters had the chance to show off everything they have learned so far this season. Above is the STARSkate group performing to “Carol of the Bells”. From left are Kinsley MacPherson; Gia Sabey; Jaycee Hoffman; Samantha Ocampo; Armani Scott; Jordi McLean; Emery … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has approved the Town of Claresholm’s 2022 interim operating budget with an estimated two percent increase in taxes and a 1.6 percent increase for increased police funding required by the provincial government. This could mean an increase in property taxes depending on the assessed value of property, which is used to … Read more…
Aura Baker, who is 106 years old, had a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus (AKA. Ron Morgan and Barb Smith) at her room in the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre on Dec. 15. Photo by Rob Vogt