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…
May 18, 1951 – October 25, 2021 It is with deep sadness the family of Duane Andreas Johnson announce his passing on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Claresholm General Hospital at the age of 70. Born on May 18, 1951, in Claresholm, Alberta, he was the son of the late Vera and Adolph Johnson. He is survived by his … Read more…
It is with great sadness that we announce Del (Deloy) Allen, beloved husband of Carolyne Allen, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the age of 82. Del was born in Foremost, Alberta, on March 8, 1939 and did all of his schooling in Lethbridge and then Calgary, where he studied to be a journeyman electrician … Read more…
It is with immense sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our father, husband, grandfather and friend; Norm Lewis on Monday, October 18, 2021. Norm has left behind his wife Michelle, sons Ross (Jennifer) and Wes (Donna), daughters Shae-lynn and Shelby and his grandchildren Jeffrey, Kaiden, Dane, Cale, Brett, Kate and Asher. He is survived by his siblings Phyllis, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and seen a place you swear you saw in real life? That may be because you have. A new initiative wants to highlight not only Southwest Alberta’s support for film and television production but also show off what the area has for potential settings for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team only lost one match on their way to winning the consolation final of their home tournament. The Cobras hosted 14 teams in the Willow Creek Composite High School Junior Varsity Cobra Classic that ran Oct. 15 and 16 at the high school and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Stavely man. On Oct. 18, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Claresholm RCMP detachment, with the assistance of the Stavely Fire Department and Municipal District of Willow Creek peace officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersections … Read more…