It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bradley James Howard on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 58.Brad was a devoted husband, beloved son, and loving father. He will be remembered for his brilliant mind, sense of humour, and love for movies. Whether spending an afternoon at the theatre or building his collection … Read more…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Mabel King, who left this world peacefully onJune 20, 2025, in Claresholm, Alberta, at the age of 72.Linda was born on January 29, 1953, in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Gladys King. She was the second youngest of ten siblings, growing up … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm town council has approved the Claresholm Housing and Service Needs Community Report and directed the Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services board to review the report and its findings/opportunities.The decision came at council’s June 23 meeting.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, explained the report was presented at council’s June 9 meeting by the … Read more…
By Barb Poulsen Seasoned bareback rider Ty Taypotat entered the weekend with $191 in earnings. But a couple of big wins at Sundre Pro Rodeo and Wainwright Stampede, both SMS Equipment Pro Tour rodeos, changed things dramatically for the 2022 Canadian Champion.He came out of last weekend solidly in the top twelve in Canada and well-positioned for a 13th CFR … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm RCMP were busy with a variety of activities over the first quarter of 2025.Sergeant Perry Pelletier of the Claresholm RCMP appeared as a delegation at the June 23 meeting of Claresholm town council to provide a quarterly update, spanning Jan. 1 to March 31.He noted the provincial RCMP has been requesting assistance from detachments to provide … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The heavy rains let up, and the sky broke, just in time for the Kinette Club of Claresholm to take the track for their annual Walkathon.Walkers converged on the Willow Creek Composite High School track on Sunday, June 22, to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis.After everyone gathered for a group photo, two people deeply affected … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm 2 baseball team recently came home with the Chinook West Majors League Championship.The team, made up of players 11 and 12 years old, travelled to Sparwood the weekend of June 13 to 15, for the championship tournament which featured teams from Claresholm, Nanton, Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, the Crowsnest Pass, Sparwood and Fernie.The Claresholm 2 … Read more…