August 13th, 1936 – April 6th, 2021 John Abernethy Simpson passed away peacefully after suffering with Alzheimer’s disease on April 6, 2021, at the age of 84 in Claresholm, Alberta. His wife Catherine of 57 years was by his side. He was a loving and devoted husband to Catherine Jessie Simpson and adoring father (Durdle) to Janet Catherine Rosenthal and … Read more…
June 30th, 1974 – March 30th, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden passing of our loving wife, mother and Nanny, Debra Elaine Ryhorchuk (Newman). Deb was born on June 30, 1974 in Drumheller, Alberta and passed away on March 30, 2021 at the young age of 46. Deb is survived by her husband Avery, … Read more…
The six graduating players from Claresholm Minor Hockey, who played an abbreviated season of Under-18 hockey this past year before it was cancelled to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, were honoured at a safe presentation on April 12 at the Claresholm Arena. From left are Don Mackin, coach; Jayden Hall; Jaylen Martineau; Kyle Vogelaar; Randy Keller, coach; Cade … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm bull rider turned in his best ever performance in the Professional Bull Riders, taking second place at an event in Texas. Logan Biever travelled to College Station, Texas for the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour event on April 9 and 10 where he had a flawless three-for three performance to finish a career-best … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Roger Reid wants to see a more regional approach to health restrictions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and not a return to the stricter guidelines the provincial government announced last week. The MLA for Livingstone-Macleod was one of 17 MLAs, mostly rural, who signed a letter on April 7 that stated in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Fire Department continued a busy few weeks by responding to a vehicle fire on the western boundary of town. At just after 8 p.m. on Monday, April 5, the fire department was toned out for a vehicle fire adjacent to Eighth Street West. “When we arrived on scene we found a fully … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Four fire departments from the Municipal District of Willow Creek responded to a weekend fire in the forestry reserve more than 25 kilometres west of Claresholm. Kelly Starling, the M.D.’s manager of emergency services, said they were toned out for a grassfire at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, on the M.D.’s border with … Read more…