The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing monument. Between July 2 and July 3, a polished black granite graveside monument was taken from the area of 42nd Avenue and Fifth Street East. The monument is described as 36 inches tall, rough rocky on the sides, and with a highly polished top. Anyone with information on this … Read more…
June 1, 1931 – June 24, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Family of Richard (Dick) Doyle McPeak, announce his peaceful passing on, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre at the age of 89. Richard was the first of 3 children born to Doyle & Elma McPeak in Nanton, AB … Read more…
Feb 25 1959 – June 17, 2020 It’s with heavy hearts we must announce the passing of Brenda our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Brenda grew up on the family farm West of Barons, firstborn child to Glen and Marlene Hobbs. She spoke often of her horse, King. Brenda spent her whole life in the Barons area … Read more…
MATTHEWS, Jonathan It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jon Matthews on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the age of 74 years after a lenghtly battle with diabetes. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Vivian; his children, Andrea Harper, William (Jennifer) Matthews, Lois (Todd) Lecavalier, and Victoria (John) Finlay; step-children, Connie Toft and Tammy (John) … Read more…
May 29, 1942 — June 26, 2020 MYRNA YVONNE FLESCH passed away at South Health Campus in Calgary on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Myrna is survived by her brothers, Melvin (Glory) Yorgason and Larry (Irene) Yorgason; her nieces and nephews, Carole (Scott) Angeles, Bonnie (Chaz) Drozdiak, Nolan Yorgason, Nikki (Darryl) Thom, Cherise Yorgason, Reed … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School could not be deterred by the COVID-19 pandemic that has cancelled classes since March, and went ahead with a unique graduation ceremony. It was a little different this year, as grads had individual ceremonies with just close family in attendance on June 23 and 24. There were still most of the same elements of grad, … Read more…
Canada Day celebrations will go virtual this year. “Things are a little bit different due to the COVID-19 situation,” said Lauren Billey, events coordinator for the Town of Claresholm. Although the province is in the process of its re-launch strategy, the Alberta Health Services guidelines still prevent large public gatherings. “We have to do events a little bit different,” Billey said, which … Read more…