By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The final design drawings for upgrading downtown Amundsen Park have been completed and were recently reviewed by Claresholm town council. At its May 25 meeting by video conference, council looked at the drawings as part of a presentation made by Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer. She referred to a report prepared by … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer With the dissolution of Granum as a town into a hamlet in the Municipal District of Willow, not only is a new utility bylaw needed, but new water meters are coming to Granum to ensure better collection of water bills. Consequently, the M.D. council has adopted a new bylaw governing the provision of water, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Local musician Charlie Ewing has woven memories and bits of his life into the songs that make up his latest CD, entitled “Skimmerhorn Waltz”. The CD is made up of 12 songs – eight are brand new; three are his own songs that he has re-recorded; and one is a cover of the Ian Tyson … Read more…
Sharon Comstock passed away peacefully on May 22, 2020 at Red Deer Hospital. She leaves to mourn her daughter, Ashley Rose Marie, and her grandson, Kellan Ryder. She is also survived by brothers Brian, Sandy, David, and their families. Born in High River April 19, 1948, Sharon grew up west of Stavely in the foothills and received a BEd and … Read more…
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mildred B. Stevenson on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Mildred was predeceased by her loving husband Read Stevenson, sons Lorne, Charles and Lloyd and his spouse Laurie, daughter-in-law Joyce, and grandson Bobbie. Mildred was a loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother to sons Blois Stevenson, Fred (Lynn) … Read more…
October 31, 1937 – May 21, 2020 Bob passed away in Claresholm on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 82. He was predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Elizabeth Bell as well as sisters: Florence (John) Matz and Jean (Leo) Haugen. Bob is survived by his sister Anna Mae (Gordon) Mifflin as well as many nieces and nephews. … Read more…
Although the Phase 1 re-launch of the economy, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has had its challenges, the re-opening of businesses has gone well. Recently, Mayor Doug MacPherson; Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer; and Jason Hemmaway, the town’s director of emergency management discussed the re-opening. “Overall, things are going well,” MacPherson said. “The population as a whole, Town of Claresholm, … Read more…