Donald Edward Gassner passed away peacefully in Brooks, AB on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Born on April 13th, 1930 in Kindersley, SK to Fred & Wilhemine (Minnie) Gassner, where he was raised on the farm with his 10 brothers and sisters. Hard work was instilled in each of them at an early age and … Read more…
Viola Howat of Claresholm, AB, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 98 years. Mom is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Myrna Barteski, Lynne (Curtis) Mitchell and Lori (Kevin) English; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Alyce Snider. She was predeceased by her husband, Manny; her daughter, Donna, her grandson … Read more…
Dec 25,1958 – October 30,2020 It is with great sadness the (Bexte) Rush family announces the passing of Holly D. Rush in her home surrounded by loved ones October 30, 2020. Holly D. Rush is survived by her devoted and loving husband Roger Rush; her three daughters Nicole (Dustin) Jewett, Natasha Rush, Michelle (Alfie) Hieb; Grandchildren: Carissa Jewett, Kayla Jewett, … Read more…
The boxes are then shipped to children in need around the world. Donations came from the entire school, and were then sorted and items chosen for each shoe box by the Grade 3 students. “They learn about being global citizens,” said teacher Esther McDowell. From left are teacher Carly Hoar, and students Angus Albrecht, Chloe Stewart, Aria Saini, Sofiya Korolova, Dayton … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to climb, the provincial government has declared a state of public health emergency and introduced new restrictions, to prevent the spread of the virus, including a prohibition on indoor social gatherings. Premier Jason Kenney addressed the province on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24, noting Alberta has been setting … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Old Fashioned Christmas is back again this year, celebrating its 22nd anniversary, but it will look a little different. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and the Claresholm Local Press, who organize Old Fashioned Christmas, have decided to make it a week-long event instead of a one-night affair, starting on Nov. 27 and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A team of powerlifters, who train at a gym in Nanton, recently had a successful meet in Edmonton, setting national and world records and coming home with a healthy harvest of medals. They travelled to Evolve Strength in Edmonton on Nov. 7 and 8 for Shell Shock 5, a charity event in support of … Read more…