December 18, 1957 – December 16, 2021It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Paul Douville, after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 16, 2021, at the age of 63, in Claresholm, Alberta.Denis was born December 18, 1957, in Vulcan, Alberta. He married Paula on April 16, 1983.Besides his loving, brave wife Paula, Denis is survived by his children. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There were no injuries when fire broke out on New Year’s Day at a commercial property on First Street and 46th Avenue in Claresholm. The Claresholm Fire Department responded at about 4:15 p.m. after reports of smoke billowing out of the building. Chief Craig White said initially it looked as if the entire building … Read more…
The residents at the Cottonwood Village Retirement Residence released balloons on Dec. 21, 2021 in memory of loved ones. Reverend Stefan Ulrich was on hand to conduct a short service where a list was read of the names of loved ones, as well as residents who have passed. Everyone then went outside to release the balloons.
The Christmas Hamper program, put on by the Claresholm Local Press with assistance from Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, distributed 120 hampers locally containing a complete Christmas dinner plus items to help over the next month to families in need, leading up to Christmas. Volunteers were busy getting the hampers ready for distribution on Wednesday, Dec. 22, … Read more…
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…