Author: Staff Writer
New Alberta restrictions in continuing centres
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Citing the rising vaccination rate in Alberta, the provincial government can take the next step in safely lifting restrictions in continuing care while keeping some rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On July 13 the province announced that to support the health and safety of residents and staff, Alberta’s government will … Read more…
Vegter, Barbara (deJong)
August 16, 1930 – July 13, 2021 Barbara Vegter passed away peacefully the morning of July 13, 2021, with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Bolzward Friesland, Netherlands to Trientje and Haring deJong on August 16, 1930. She was the fifth of eleven children. She immigrated to Canada at the age of 18 and settled in Picture … Read more…
Cates, Arthur (Art) Donald
December 9, 1932 – June 11, 2021 Art Cates of Claresholm, Alberta passed away peacefully at Intercare Chinook Care Centre on June 11, 2021 at the age of 88 years. A huge void has been left in our hearts and our lives. Art is survived by his wife Darla Cates and children Brad (Laura) Cates, Crystal Cates; step-children Carmin Gajecki, … Read more…
JONES, Linda
LINDA DARLENE JONES (NEE BUNTON), beloved wife of Brian Jones, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the age of 71 years. Along with her husband of 54 years, she will be lovingly remembered by their children, Rob (Tammy), Ron (Sonja) and Kurtis (Carla) Jones and families; brother Ron (Leila) and sister Sharon (Eric) … Read more…
Park, Stuart McKendrick
August 18, 1938 – July 5, 2021 It is with great sadness the family of Stuart Park announce his passing in Claresholm, Alberta, on Monday, July 5th, 2021 at the age of 82. The third son of Emma and Joseph, Stuart McKendrick Park, was born in Michel, BC on August 18, 1938. The family settled in Lethbridge, when Stuart was … Read more…
‘Walk to Breathe’ comes to downtown Claresholm
Staring down Highway 520 as it stretched east into the countryside, a small, lone figure gradually came into view, making his way towards Claresholm. Slowly, the image of Chris Sadleir came into focus, accompanied by his small but determined entourage that included a driver, and his parents who play an important part in the journey. The date was July 9 … Read more…