August 1, 1928 – November 30, 2020 It is with great sadness the family of Bob Thompson announce his peaceful passing at the Claresholm General Hospital on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the age of 92. Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elaine (Nowlin), son: Bryan (Debbie) Thompson, daughter: Arlene (Hugh) MacOdrum, grandchildren: Amy (Steve) Carver, Chris (Sandia) … Read more…
The Claresholm Fire Department responded to this garage fire just before noon on Monday, Nov. 7, on 47th Avenue between Third and Fourth Street West.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm man has set a national power lifting record. Andrew Morkin travelled to Victoria, B.C. where he competed in the Canadian Power Lifting Nationals on Nov. 28, winning his division and setting a national deadlift record of 601 pounds. He also set a personal best total at the meet and qualified for the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There are families in the community who may not have the means to celebrate Christmas this year, especially during the time of the pandemic. My Victory Claresholm and their program My City Care want to help out by putting on Shop of Wonders. Chelsae Petrovic, who coordinates the program, explained it is an opportunity … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to rise in Alberta, the provincial government has announced new measures to prevent the spread of the virus including the prohibition of all social gatherings and mandatory masking in all public spaces. On Tuesday afternoon, Premier Jason Kenney announced the measures in a news conference. “Alberta has … Read more…
On page 10 of the December 2 issue of the Claresholm Local Press there was a Water Act Public Notice published in error. The notice contained incorrect information and was published without the approval of the applicant (Mr. Vos). The Claresholm Local Press apologizes for this error and for any inconvenience it may have caused. A correct Public Notice will … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer They had to do things differently this year, but the Claresholm and District Health Foundation persevered with their annual gala, making $5,000 this year to meet emerging local health-care needs. In order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the foundation made available meals people could purchase online and pick up at Casa … Read more…