By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Last week Chad Meek was busy helping his mom clean up after the recent windstorm laid waste to her yard. He was home after he had been trapped in the recent floods in B.C. which left him stranded until a kind-hearted truck driver helped him back to Claresholm. Meek works at the Burnaby Terminal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer It was a come-from-behind win for the Claresholm Fire Department in a recent Movember fundraising contest. For the entire month of November, the Town of Claresholm staff and Claresholm RCMP teams battled back and forth for the lead, but in the end the fire department came up the middle. “You guys pulled through on the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer An emergency alert went off in the early morning hours of Dec. 1, warning people they may need to evacuate in the area four kilometres south of Highway 533 west ino the hills. The alert was triggered after a grass fire broke out, said Kelly Starling, manager of emergency services for the Municipal District … Read more…
Born to life March 8, 1948. Born to Eternal Life November 30, 2021 It is with deep sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Catherine (Cath) Connor at the age of 73 in Granum Alberta. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Cath was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to Iris and Edward (Eddie) Williamson on March 8, 1948 where she … Read more…
February 22, 1944 – May 2, 2020 We are sad to announce that Allen Leroy Wilcke passed away on May 2, 2020 at age 76 in Claresholm, Alberta. Allen was a selfless father, a loyal husband, and a generous friend. We miss seeing his loving smile and hearing his resonant voice. Our grief is deep and our hearts are heavy. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer By all accounts, the Stavely Elks taking over three Stavely-area parks has been a profitable venture, with all proceeds going straight back into the parks and the community. Recently, Elks Brian and Tim Nelson toured the three Stavely Elks parks – Willow Creek and Pine Coulee parks west of Stavely; and Clear Lake park … Read more…