Valentine, Donald Lawrence

May 9, 1946 – April 24, 2025The family of Don shares the sad news of his passing April 24, 2025 while on vacation in Hawaii, while surrounded by all of his immediate family.He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marlane, their children Dale and Paige (Kelly); and grandchildren Dayson, River, Landry and Daxton. As well as sisters Marvia Hickle … Read more

Jackson, Gerald Walter

September 22, 1939 – May 26, 2025It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gerald Walter Jackson (Jerry) on May 26, 2025. Jerry passed away peacefully in his home at Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, while enjoying one of his favourite pastimes: watching hockey.Jerry was born September 22, 1939, in Calgary, Alberta. He was a good … Read more

Fisher, Lynn

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather LYNN FISHER, passed away in peace with loved ones around him, on June 2, 2025 at the age of 85 in the Raymond Hospital.Some people will remember Lynn in his cowboy and hunting days with many a great story to tell. Some may go back as far as him helping to build … Read more

Editor earns the Silver Quill Award from News Media Canada

By Frank McTighe and Amanda Zimmer Rob Vogt was recognized for 25 years in journalism at the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association’s (AWNA) annual general meeting in Edmonton on Friday, June 6, 2025.Media employment historyRob Vogt started his journalism career at the Lethbridge Herald in 1999 working in the mail room, and taking on freelance assignments while he was a journalism … Read more

Willow Creek 4-H District holds achievement day at Agriplex

By Rob Vogt The 4-H beef clubs in Claresholm, Stavely/Parkland, and Fort Macleod held their district lamb, market beef and female shows at the Claresholm Agriplex on Tuesday, June 3.The final results were:Lamb show• Willow Creek District market lamb grand champion, Colby Symens, Fort Macleod; reserve grand champion, Sophia Slettede, Claresholm.• Willow Creek District Pen of five lambs grand champion, … Read more