July 8, 1935 – May 19, 2025 With great sadness the family announces the passing of Anne Stronski, our beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. Anne, aged 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 19, 2025 at the Claresholm General Hospital.Anne was born on July 8, 1935, in Barnwell, Alberta to Lukas and Frances Shimek. She … Read more…
August 17, 1957 – May 6, 2025 Geza was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta to Geza and Margaret Boda. They live in Medicine Hat until they moved to Forest Lawn in Calgary where he went to school and started his career at CP Rail.Geza he met his wife Sandy and they married on Aug 25, 1979. Seven months later, in … Read more…
July 13, 1943 – May 15, 2025 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Laverne Gaddye in his 82 year. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine for 20 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Betty. Loving father of Christin, Doug (Steph), and loved stepfather to Wendy Clark (David Coulter). Much loved grandfather of Tyler Gaddye. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Museum has announced its intention to raise funds for a new building, with a goal of beginning construction in 2027.The museum held a “Spring Festival” on Saturday, May 24, and used the occasion to make the announcement.“Today marks a major milestone for the Claresholm and District Museum,” began Barry Gibbs, chair of the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Years of hard work and dedication have paid off as volunteers put up a new playstructure at Learn-A-Lot Playschool.The equipment arrived Thursday, May 22, the site was prepared and the playstructure was assembled and installed on Friday, May 23.Tristyn Warburton, chair of the playschool board, said fundraising began when the playschool moved to its current location in … Read more…
By Frank McTighe Southwest United brought the first-ever 3A high school boys rugby sevens provincial championship home Saturday, May 24.United beat West Island College Wolves 33-17 in the championship game at St. Albert to win the 3A provincial title.Based in Fort Macleod, Southwest United has players from F.P. Walshe School, Willow Creek Composite High School in Claresholm, Matthew Halton High School … Read more…
By Rob Vogt West Meadow Elementary School’s new principal will be very familiar with the community.On May 22, the Livingstone Range School Division announced Dean Heck has been named principal of West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.Heck attended school in Claresholm and is a graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School, holds bachelor of … Read more…