By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved closing the town office for information and privacy training on Monday, Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.The decision came at council’s Oct. 13 meeting, after they reviewed a report from administration.That report explained that as of June 11, 2025, Alberta’s Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act officially replaced … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls’ volleyball team swept both matches they played last Friday.The Cobras hosted a crossover with Piikani Nation Secondary School and Livingstone High School of Lundbreck on Oct. 23.The idea of a crossover is to cut down on travel by having three teams meet in one location where they play each … Read more…
December 1, 1934 – October 15, 2026It is with profound sadness that the family of Eleanor Sylvia Sherman (Rose) announce her passing on Thursday October 15, 2026 at the age of 91. Eleanor was born on December 1,1934 in Claresholm, AB to Hector and Lisbeth Rose & was raised east of Granum, AB on the family farm. She attended high … Read more…
Kenneth Herbert FritzlercFebruary 18, 1941 – October 13, 2026It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Herbert Fritzler.Kenneth was born in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada, and attended school in Champion, Alberta, where he later met and married his beloved wife, Virginia MacLeod. Together, they shared a life rooted in family, hard work, and their connections to the … Read more…
December 11, 1934 – October 14, 2026Elisabeth Mary Brereton Clarke was born in Wimbledon, England on December 11, 1934 to Allan and Shelagh Clarke. This completed their family with her older sister Jennifer. Elisabeth was an amazing person who was very comfortable being the person who stayed behind the scenes and did the work without taking the credit. When she … Read more…
1939-2026At peace, Jack slipped quietly into heaven on Oct 18, 2026 after a lengthy struggle with declining health.He will be dearly missed by his wife Pat, daughter Cheryl (Wally), son David, granddaughters Sarah (Michael), and Erin (Moe). Jack was born in Claresholm, AB on Oct. 8, 1939. He graduated in Agriculture from U of A in 1961. In 1965 he married Pat … Read more…