March 25,1927 – October 6, 2021 Shirley was born to Ella and Reg Clay in Red Deer, AB. She was raised in Medicine Hat and received her Registered Nurses Training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton (class of 1949). In 1950 she moved to Brooks where she nursed in the General Hospital. While there she met and married her … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Candidates for Claresholm town council’s Wednesday, October 18 election introduced themselves to an audience of about 50 people at the Claresholm community Centre, for a nearly two-hour forum on Oct. 4 in which they answered questions from the audience. The two candidates for mayor introduced themselves first. Doug MacPherson introduced himself as a 38-year … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have a question for the Claresholm or Nanton detachments of the RCMP, you will have your chance to ask it near the end of the month. Sergeant Rob Harms, who commands both detachments, said he initially planned to do an in-person town hall. However, the current COVID-19 health guidelines have compelled the … Read more…
By Tim Bryson, Coach of the WCCHS Cobras The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras overcame a poor start to rally for their first win of the season, beating Winston Churchill of Lethbridge 20-15 in high school football action last Thursday, Oct. 7. After giving up a single point on a missed field goal on their first series, a fumbled punt … Read more…
October 12, 2021 Businesses and organizations can begin using the free AB Covid Records Verifier app to quickly and easily confirm their patrons’ vaccination status. The AB Covid Records Verifier app is available for download on Apple and Android devices through the respective app stores.Albertans can get their enhanced vaccine record with a QR code online at alberta.ca/CovidRecords without creating an account. “The verification app will … Read more…
Johanna Mackintosh (nee Weerstra), age 101, of Granum, Alberta, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021 at the Willow Creek Extended Care Claresholm. Johanna loved life and was always part of its activities. Johanna was born in the Granum area to Tjitske and Renze Weerstra on December 22, 1919. She married Jack Mackintosh on July 2, 1946 and together they raised five children on their … Read more…
Our precious Mother Judy gained her angel wings peacefully on Wednesday, September 22 2021, at Claresholm, Alberta at just 70 years old. Judy’s life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by her presence understand that the imprint she left on our hearts exceeded her time with us. Judy is predeceased … Read more…