By Rob VogtThe swimming program at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has been recognized by the lifesaving society with two prestigious awards.The presentations were made at the annual general meeting of the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch in Lacombe on June 19.The town received the Terry Cavanaugh Junior Lifeguard Club Recognition Award for the largest junior lifeguard program, for … Read more…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Allan Edward Engel on May 31, 2026.Born in Calgary to Georgina and Edward Engel on November 22, 1949, Allan is survived by his sister (Ellen), his two children (Josh and Amanda) and his two step-children (Corrie-Ann and Gina). He was loved by Cathy, Laurie and Joy during his life, … Read more…
Born April 3, 1950 in Claresholm, Alberta, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.Cliff (Two Shoes) was born to Gladys and Walter Waddell in Claresholm. He graduated high school here before completing an Agricultural Mechanics Diploma at Olds College. In his younger years he travelled and worked at a variety of jobs including deckhand on a tugboat (he couldn’t swim!), … Read more…
It is with great sadness the family of Matthew Andrew Thompson announce his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was fighting cancer with amazing strength and grace. He was our warrior.Matt was born in Hamilton, ON. He attended school in Hamilton, Hagersville and Okotoks. He attended SAIT College where he studied for carpentry and won many scholarships for his hard … Read more…
Our cherished mother Marion Maureen (Mikel) Hart passed away June 12, 2026 ten days after her 97th birthday. Mom was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Mary Mikel (Scott), her brother Clarence Scott (Sonny), sister Lorna, son-in-law Jack Brosz, and, in 2016, her beloved husband, Raymond Henry Hart; her brother-in-law, Orrin Hart and sister-in-law Margaret Hart; also her brothers-in-law Norman … Read more…
The Claresholm Public Library held “World of Wheels” on Friday, June 19, where children could come in and play with various remote-controlled vehicles. The Claresholm RCMP and Fire Department were also on hand with their vehicles, so children could see and sit in them. Here, Mehtab Singh learns more about the jaws of life from Seth Wagner of the fire department. … Read more…
By Rob VogtOver the next 18 months, Patrick Gaede plans to learn everything he can about municipal government.The recent graduate of the University of Calgary joined the Town of Claresholm staff as a municipal intern on May 19, a position he will hold for the next year and a half.Born and raised in Calgary, Gaede earned a bachelor of arts … Read more…