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…
April 20, 1928 – October 3, 2021 The family is very sad to announce the passing of Grace Adeline Dahl, nee Anderson, on October 3, 2021 in Claresholm Alberta. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Grace was born on the Peter’s family farm in Nobleford, Alberta, in 1928. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Ken in 2003, and … Read more…
AND THEY’RE OFFGranum School held their Terry Fox Run on Sept. 29, renewing the Canadian hero’s Marathon of Hope to raise funds and awareness of cancer and cancer research. Here, one of the classes takes off on their run. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Two Claresholm powerlifters who train with a team based in Nanton have qualified for the international championships in California. On Sept. 18, Decidedly Fit took a team of 12 lifters to the Canadian Powerlifting League Tested Provincial Championships in Rocky Mountain House. The meet was held in a local fitness centre called Blackstone RMH … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has sold the land that, until recently, the old town office stood on for about $390,000. At its Sept. 27 meeting, after an in-camera discussion, council agreed to accept an offer from Faith Community Baptist Church for $390,243.90 plus GST for the land located at 221 – 45 Avenue West. … Read more…
April 9th, 1959 – September 25th, 2021 Cindy Loree Hubka (Fraser), known as Cindy, Hon, Lou, Cindy Lou, Cinderella, Nana, Nan, MAH, Mama, Mommy, (but not mother) and Cindy Windy Wiggle Bum, passed away suddenly in Cranbrook, B.C. on September 25th, 2021, at age 62. Cindy was the first baby born in the new Carmangay hospital, on April 9th, 1959 … Read more…