Case of COVID-19 in Claresholm area; anyone exposed to be contacted directly by Alberta Health Services

By Rob Vogt, Local Press There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Claresholm area, but anyone considered exposed will be contacted by Alberta Health Services and asked to self-isolate and be tested for COVID-19. On March 24, the Government of Alberta updated its geographic information of confirmed cases of COVID-19 on its website and there was one … Read more

WOOLF, Ronald J.

Ronald Woolf passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Monday, March 16, 2020. Ron was born July 12, 1944 in Cardston, Alberta to Homer and Fern Woolf of Hillspring. He helped his dad farm, ran track for his high school, and played basketball as No. 23. He graduated from Utah State University with a Masters of Science … Read more

TRAVIS – Charles “Alroy”

June 12, 1927 – March 19, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family of Alroy Charles Travis announces his passing on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the age of 92 years. He is survived by his five children Colleen (Ted), Dale (Jackie), Greg (Karen), Dan, Leisa (Dwayne); eight grandchildren, Sherri, Kim, Scott, Emily, Meagan, Derek, Haley, Amy; and … Read more

JOHNSON, Bruce Gordon

December 8, 1950 – March 19, 2020 It is with profound sadness and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. On Thursday, March 19, 2020 Bruce Gordon Johnson of Granum, AB lost his valiant fight with cancer at the age of 69 years. Bruce will be lovingly remembered by his children, … Read more

Spreading Love

Heart-felt Support Staff at West Meadow Elementary School arrived at work on March 23, to see these uplifting messages posted on the front of the school. It was an anonymous gesture, coming after classes were cancelled for all Alberta schools for the rest of the school year on March 15. Photo by Rob Vogt