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By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a recent break and enter in Stavely. Between Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, unknown suspects attempted to enter a residence by breaking a window in Stavely. Police are asking citizens to keep watch for suspicious behaviour and to report it. Anyone with information on this … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Teams of two hit the streets of Claresholm recently armed with a survey asking business what they see as the challenges, successes, risks and opportunities they are facing right now. It was Phase 1 of Dynamic Claresholm, which kicked off on Sept. 23. Brady Schnell, the Town of Claresholm’s economic development officer, said Dynamic … Read more…
September 3, 1935 – September 11, 2020 With profound sadness our family announces the death of Henry Victor Friesen, on September 11, 2020 in the High River Hospital with family members present he was surrounded by love. Henry is survived by his wife Sarah, his children Tim (Jackie); Kirsten (Jean-Francois); Roy; Dirk (Dennis) and their mother Louise; grandchildren Simon, Brodie, … Read more…
October 7, 1949 – September 10, 2020 Joan left us suddenly on September 10th, 2020 at the Chinook Regional Hospital. She devoted her life to others especially her “girls” Jessica and Haley. Joan’s life started October 7th, 1949 in Lethbridge, Alberta, daughter of Grace and Jack Fleming. She married (and kept) Bob Mackin on August 14th, 1971 and had two … Read more…
Janeen Lee Brown, born February 2, 1958, passed away in Regina, SK on August 2, 2020, with her family by her side. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Douglas Brown and children: Summer Duval, Megan and Brandele Brown. Janeen is also remembered by her grandchildren, Jordan, Jace, Ava and Maci Duval; as well as her father-in-law Gordon Brown; sister-in-law … Read more…
August 4, 1951 – September 21, 2020 On September 21, 2020, Larry Bishop, loving husband and father passed away peacefully at his home in Claresholm at the age of 69. Larry was born on August 4th, 1951 in Calgary, AB to Dorothy (Gay) and Harold Bishop. He grew up in Calgary and graduated from Queen Elizabeth HS in 1970. He … Read more…
Melissa Chiasson and Joy Ericksson Parisien, volunteers at the Claresholm Food Bank, were there Saturday, Sept. 26, ready to accept donations. Usually at this time of year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints holds a food drive in the community. However, this year the food drive was cancelled to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, so … Read more…