By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several capital projects throughout the municipality, including roads, bridges, and more.At M.D. council’s June 24 meeting, council was updated by Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, on the projects as follows:Moon River Estates two new water wellsThis project involves the replacement of two groundwater wells, which are … Read more…
Claresholm and Granum both came alive on July 1 with Canada Day celebrations offering something for everyone throughout the day and into the evening. From left are Cecilie Fleming, the Granum area councillor with the Municipal District of Willow Creek, and Chelsae Petrovic, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, cutting the official Canada Day cake in the Homesteader at Granview Park in Granum. … Read more…
By Rob VogtSenior Protect, a non-profit organization that raises awareness of and combats elder abuse, and advocates for seniors experiencing it, is raising serious questions about senior care in Southern Alberta.Gabrielle Kirk, director of Senior Protect, appeared as a delegation at the June 8 meeting of Claresholm town council to discuss grave concerns about senior care in facilities across Southern … Read more…
By David GaleWhen Kimberly Heath first arrived in Claresholm in 1999, it wasn’t part of a carefully plotted career move, it was, as she describes it, the result of a phone call, a prayer, and a decision made in a matter of minutes.At the time, she was a newly ordained minister with the United Church of Canada, living in Toronto … Read more…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry McIntosh. Larry, or “Mac” as he was known to many, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sue, and his daughters, Stephanie (Tim), Brenley, and Krista (Jesse).Dad will be remembered as a loving husband, father, … Read more…
With broken hearts we announce the passing of Eric Robert Le Borgne of Claresholm, AB on June 10, 2026. He was only 55 years of age.Eric was born on May 27, 1971, in Lethbridge, AB to parents Robert and Denise. On July 19, 2003, he married his soulmate, Christine, and together they built a life grounded in love, partnership, and … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has received a grant for just less than $350,000 to upgrade the water main lines at the water treatment plant.On Thursday, June 25, Chelsae Petrovic, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, presented a cheque for $349,003 to Brad Schlossberger, the mayor of Claresholm, and Brad Burns, the town’s utilities manager.“The Town of Claresholm wishes to thank the … Read more…