By Rob Vogt As the sound of singing filled the air at West Meadow Elementary School last week, it was just a small taste of what the Claresholm Community Singers will be offering with their Christmas concerts later this week.The Community Singers were at the school on Thursday, Dec. 5, where choir member and retired teacher Daryl Sutter introduced the group.“We’re … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder advanced all the way to the “A” final of their home hockey tournament on the weekend, before falling to a familiar foe.The Thunder hosted a tournament on Dec. 6 to 8 at Claresholm Arena, attracting teams from Calgary and Okotoks.The Thunder opened play on Saturday, Dec. 7, defeating the Okotoks Oilers by a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt You don’t have to go too far to experience the beauty and history in this region.To help you with that, local author Rob Steel has published his first book, “Dirt Trails and Back Roads” that takes the reader on a journey through the west through a series of vignettes.“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said the … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When BRC Aircraft’s long term flight plan is realized, it could mean the creation of 150 high-paying aviation industry careers in Claresholm.Zrinko Amerl, BRC Aircraft chief executive officer and president, explained in a Nov. 27 presentation to the Municipal District of Willow Creek council, that the sky is not the limit.In making his … Read more…
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…