By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is urging people remain vigilant in taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus after a spike in cases in Claresholm. According to the latest data from Alberta Health on Oct. 27, there are now 15 active cases and 19 recovered cases. The Town of Claresholm … Read more…
Our hearts are heavy after the passing of our Mom, grandmother great grandmother, and sister Charlotte Marie Knapek on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was born July 2, 1935 in Claresholm, Alberta. Charlotte was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Tony Knapek and partner of 15 years, Ed Collette of Texas. Over the last nine months Charlotte had been … Read more…
MARY MAUD RENNIE (nee Thompson), beloved wife of Gordon A. Rennie of Claresholm, AB, passed away at Good Samaritan’s Park Meadows on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the age of 85 years. She is the loving mother of: Donald (Chantal) Rennie of Lethbridge, Shirley (Bruce) Elder of Thorsby, Bill (Sue) Rennie of Granum, and Ross Rennie of Lacombe. Mary is … Read more…
It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of Jean Johnson on October 12, 2020 at the age of 92 years. Jean passed away peacefully at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta. Jean was born in Granum, Alberta on June 19, 1928 to Robert and Gertrude Lawrie and younger sister to Margaret. … Read more…
Rev. Elmer Vance (Buddy) Myers, aged 85 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 surrounded by family at Claresholm General Hospital. Buddy is survived by his 4 children, Kerry (Lou), Rod (Lorrie), Curtis and Andrea (Chris McMurter); 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Edith Myers (nee Barrett). A recorded Memorial Service will be … Read more…
Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The school division was notified by Alberta Health Services (AHS) late Monday of a case at Willow Creek Composite high school in Claresholm.The Livingstone Range School Division has confirmed a case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Willow Creek Composite High School. The division announced on Oct. 27 that it was notified by Alberta Health … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are warning of a suspicious person in the area.On Saturday, Oct. 24 at approximately 5:35 p.m., Claresholm RCMP were advised that an eight-year-old girl was playing in the snow with friends outside of her house in Claresholm when a silver SUV (which looks like a newer Durango) stopped, opened his door and … Read more…