It is with great sadness that the family of James Martin Thompson announces his passing on November 22 2024.James (Jim) will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Kathy; children, Randy (Tina), Heather (Scott), Guy (Sheri); stepchildren, Tim (Trazel), Ken (Missy); Jeff and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members and friends.Jim was pre-deceased by his mother, Edith … Read more…
March 27, 1942 – November 25, 2024 Carolynn passed away peacefully with family be her side. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 65 years, LaVerne; daughter Jackie (Greg Swinamer) and son Robert (Sarah); grandchildren Kyle (Bailey Swinamer), Taryn (Donald Switzer); and great grandchildren Julia & Kendal Switzer & Corben Swinamer. She is also survived by her sisters … Read more…
March 11, 1939 – November 10, 2024 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Marion DeWeese of Claresholm, Alberta on November 10, 2024.Marion initially trained and worked as a hairdresser, but found that Alberta Government Telephones was a more reliable employer and then worked as a telephone operator. Marion married John DeWeese in 1958, and left … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Claresholm RCMP are preparing to add body cameras to their crime fighting arsenal.Claresholm RCMP Sergeant Perry Pelletier made the announcement on Nov. 25, in his second quarter report to Claresholm town council.The report covers the period from July 1, 2024 until Sept. 30, 2024.“It’s going to be a lengthy process to get … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The sights and sounds of the season will be all over downtown Claresholm as the 25th annual Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the festive season this Friday night, Dec. 6.The event goes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is put on by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce, the Claresholm Local Press, and Welcoming Claresholm.“It’s … Read more…
By Rob Vogt What would you do if there was a chance you would lose your community hall?A group of young people decided to host a talent show to save theirs.That is the premise of “The Holiday Jukebox”, the latest production being staged by Stavely’s Unique Character House, or SUCH Drama group.“The Holiday Jukebox” will take the stage at the Claresholm … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Understanding it is hard to attract volunteers to put out your fires, the Town of Claresholm council is taking steps to make it easier to attract and keep its volunteer firefighters’ cohort.“Recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters has become increasingly difficult over the past number of years,” Town of Claresholm Chief Administrator Officer … Read more…