Mayor updates town on response to pandemic

The Town of Claresholm has responded to the concern over the spread of COVID-19 by closing facilities and reassuring residents. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement on March 16 stating, “From myself and town council, we would like to reassure residents that the Town of Claresholm is maintaining close contact with Alberta government agencies such as the Alberta Emergency Management … Read more

Classes, events cancelled; gatherings limited to 50 people

COVID-19 has made its presence felt in Claresholm and area, forcing the cancellation of classes, the closure of facilities and the cancellation of community events. Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange announced on March 15 that all classes have been indefinitely cancelled across the province. The Livingstone Range School Division responded swiftly, cancelling all classes but issuing a statement emphasizing that … Read more

Andrews, Twyla Dare

April 14, 1956 – February 23, 2020 Twyla Dare Andrews was born to Ruby and Dick Andrews on a sunny spring day in Claresholm. Twyla grew up on the ranch west of Claresholm and when she reached school age the family moved to town. University of Calgary is where she received her social work degree and continued in that field … Read more

Castiglione, Clifford Albert

Clifford Albert Castiglione passed away peacefully on February 28, 2020 at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his wife Verna and is survived by his four children Brenda (David), Norman (Margi), Rick (Danielle Aubry) and Randy (Marie); eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date, … Read more

Classes Cancelled for All Students March 15, 2020

Effective immediately, all classes are cancelled for all students across Alberta, including Livingstone Range School Division. At a press conference from Edmonton on Sunday, March 15, Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange made the announcement and shared the following with school jurisdictions: “The safety of our students, teachers and staff is the number one priority for all of us – for … Read more

Ancelet, Bryan Jules

Bryan will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Terri, daughter Jolene (Ryan) grandchildren Maddy and Thomas, stepchildren and step grandchildren Mike (Cooper and Chloe), Lynn (Jude), and his sister Noreen Belitz (Rae).  He will also be dearly missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews, and many close friends. Bryan was predeceased by his daughter Jan, mother Elsie, father … Read more