Baker, Aylmer

1934-2020 Aylmer Baker of Granum Alberta, beloved husband of Norma Baker, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 86 years. Aylmer was born in Calgary on May 5, 1934, the only child of Harold and Inez Baker.  He was raised on the farm just west of Nobleford and spent his life … Read more

RISBEY, ROBERT

The family of Rob Risbey is sad to announce the sudden passing of their son, brother and father on July 4, 2020. Robbie was born on June 14, 1965 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, second child to Ken and Jean Risbey. The family moved to Stavely, Alberta when Robbie was 3 years old, as Ken’s work brought him to the area building … Read more

Council re-zones land for pulse crop cleaning plant

The Municipal District of Willow Creek council has re-zoned land south of Claresholm to accommodate a pulse cleaning plant and future protein extraction facility. At its July 8 meeting, council read an application by Koralta Agri-Business to re-zone 21.46 acres at SE-1-12-27-4 two miles south of Claresholm east of Highway 2 from rural general to rural industrial. They then convened … Read more

Stampede-Themed Parade

There was a Calgary Stampede-themed drive-by parade at the Porcupine Hills Lodge on Tuesday, July 7, with residents watching, waving, and holding up signs, while people, vehicles and riders passed by to offer their best wishes. Here Elliot, James, and Jacob Penner wave to residents as they pass by on horseback. Photo by Rob Vogt