May 16, 1943 – January 17, 2021 Rachel Pronyshyn, a lifelong teacher of Claresholm, Alberta passed, peacefully at the age of 77 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre. Rachel will be missed and lovingly remembered by her sister Betty Sewall (Ian), son Andrew Pronyshyn (Shelly) and her three grandchildren Brendan, Chantel and Chris. Rachel was predeceased by her daughter … Read more…
1929-2020 Roy Elwood Nelson passed away at his part-time home in Las Vegas, NV on December 08, 2020, two months short of his 92nd birthday. He was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley (nee Dais) in April 1993. Roy was also predeceased by all of his siblings and their spouses: Marion (Ray) Peters, Arthur (Nora) (Gladys), Edwin (Ottalie), and Astrid … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine strategy will roll out in the spring with more than 1.79 million Albertans set to receive inoculations. The provincial government announced on Feb. 19 that Phase 2 vaccinations will be offered in a staged approach and once completed, will have vaccinated anyone aged 50 to 74 years, anyone … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm bull rider turned in his third straight top-10 finish in the Professional Bull Riders, tying for sixth place at an event in Arkansas. Logan Biever, who is the only Canadian competing in the United States, travelled to Texarkana, Arkansas for the Four States PBR Shootout Touring Pro Division event on Feb. 13. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The provincial government will offer COVID-19 vaccines to all seniors in Alberta ages 75 and older. The province announced on Feb. 19 that starting that same day, Alberta Health Services will offer the vaccine directly to all residents in retirement centres, lodges, supportive living and other congregate living facilities with residents who are aged … Read more…
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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in finding the person responsible for a recent theft of liquor. Police stated that on Jan. 20, 2021, a lone male suspect entered the Sobey’s Liquor Store in Claresholm. After wandering the store for a short period of time, the suspect decided he wanted liquor but didn’t … Read more…