It is with immense sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our father, husband, grandfather and friend; Norm Lewis on Monday, October 18, 2021. Norm has left behind his wife Michelle, sons Ross (Jennifer) and Wes (Donna), daughters Shae-lynn and Shelby and his grandchildren Jeffrey, Kaiden, Dane, Cale, Brett, Kate and Asher. He is survived by his siblings Phyllis, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and seen a place you swear you saw in real life? That may be because you have. A new initiative wants to highlight not only Southwest Alberta’s support for film and television production but also show off what the area has for potential settings for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team only lost one match on their way to winning the consolation final of their home tournament. The Cobras hosted 14 teams in the Willow Creek Composite High School Junior Varsity Cobra Classic that ran Oct. 15 and 16 at the high school and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of a Stavely man. On Oct. 18, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Claresholm RCMP detachment, with the assistance of the Stavely Fire Department and Municipal District of Willow Creek peace officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersections … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Chelsae Petrovic will be sworn in as the next mayor of the Town of Claresholm. In Monday night’s election, the 32-year-old nurse received 828 votes to defeat the current mayor Doug MacPherson who got 624 votes. There will be two new faces on town council as Rod Kettles and Kandice Meister were elected. They … Read more…
August 10, 1926 – October 7, 2021 Our mother was born in Battleford, Saskatchewan, on August 10th, 1926. She was one of six children, four girls and two boys. Mom helped her mother raise the younger children. She went to school in Battleford, was active in baseball and enjoyed the winters, as there was lots of fun, sleigh riding and … Read more…
March 25,1927 – October 6, 2021 Shirley was born to Ella and Reg Clay in Red Deer, AB. She was raised in Medicine Hat and received her Registered Nurses Training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton (class of 1949). In 1950 she moved to Brooks where she nursed in the General Hospital. While there she met and married her … Read more…