Armstrong, David “Mo” Robert

June 24, 1950 – November 5, 2021 DAVID “MO” ROBERT ARMSTRONG was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, June 24, 1950 to Neill and Jane Armstrong. His family moved frequently due to his father’s career as a professional football player and coach. Mo lived in Philadelphia, Winnipeg, Stillwater (where he was known as “the Fleet Footed Westwooder” on the school playground), Houston, … Read more

De Clercq, Paul

1935 – 2021 Paul De Clercq of Champion, beloved husband of Ruby, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Community Health Centre on November 2, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Paul was the eldest son of Ney and Genevieve (Walden) De Clercq and was born July 17, 1935 in Claresholm, AB. He grew up on the farm NE of … Read more

Clearing the field

After the snow blanketed the football field at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday night, Oct. 29 and Saturday morning, Oct. 30, dozens of volunteers turned out to clear the field for a bantam football playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 30, including these three – Todd Buhmiller; Kelly Starling; and Carl Ohlheiser. For full game action please see page … Read more

Report explores provincial police service

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer An independent report was released last week that says it shows creating a made-in-Alberta provincial police service is realistic, cost-effective and worth serious further consideration, but Alberta’s official opposition disagrees on how much it will cost. According to the provincial government, the report was released to the public on Oct. 29 and explores the … Read more