By Rob Vogt The provincial government has introduced a new regulation governing renewable energy projects to take into account agricultural land and viewscapes.The province announced on Dec. 6 that new regulations for renewable energy will ensure Alberta’s environment, agricultural land and iconic viewscapes are conserved for generations to come.It explained Alberta is known around the world for many things – … Read more…
🎄✨ HOLIDAY PUBLISHING SCHEDULE AND CLOSURE ALERT ✨🎄 Week of December 25 – Publishing date is moved to Monday, December 23. Booking Deadline is Thursday, December 19 at 10 a.m.Week of January 1 – Publishing date is moved to Tuesday, December 31. Booking Deadline is Monday, December 30 at 10 a.m.Please be advised that our office will be closed for ChristmasHolidays … Read more…
Edward Albert Preston passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 5, 2024 at the High River Hospital. Ed was 88 years old.Ed is predeceased by his wife Doreen and is survived by his special friend and partner Faye Cumbers, his sister Joyce and his children Penni (Darwin), Kipp (Betty) and Jody (Nadine). Ed also has multiple grandchildren, great … Read more…
Eric Gary Hawthorne “The Big E, The Friendly Giant” went to The Last Rodeo Nov. 22/2024 at the age of 75.Eric’s early life on the farm at Torrington likely influenced his love of the land and the cowboy life. Formal schooling took place in Torrington and later at Milk River but no doubt his preferred education took place in the … Read more…
June 21, 1927 – November 30, 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Gordon Brown announce his passing on November 30, 2024.Gordon was born and raised in Claresholm, Alberta, where he grew up on the family farm and attended school. After graduation, he attended the University of Alberta.Gordon worked in Yellowknife, NWT as well as the Crowsnest … Read more…
Sunrise November 24, 1940 Calmar, AlbertaSunset December 2, 2024 High River, AlbertaRuben will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family: two daughters and son, Cheryl (Rolly), Sonya (Lee) Nelson, Dan (Marilyn); sister Elaine (Bob) Wagner, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Gloria of 64 years, son Andy, grandson Ryley, sisters Diane and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Christmas Hamper program is on again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner.Roxanne Thompson, retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper.She suspects with … Read more…