It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jean Kubica at the age of 97. Jean passed peacefully, surrounded by family at the Willow Creek Auxiliary Hospital in Claresholm, Alberta June 10th, 2024.Jean Kathleen Sullivan was born August 13, 1926 in Pincher Creek, Alberta. Jean moved to the Crowsnest Pass as a teenager and after completing High School … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter 10 years, The Station is looking to turn over management of its space at Mackin Hall to the Town of Claresholm.At town council’s June 10 meeting, Danna Ormstrup, appeared as a delegation to discuss the situation.She is from the Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society and one of the agencies that utilizes The Station.Ormstrup explained that more than 10 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal Planning Commission of the Municipal District of Willow Creek will voice the concerns of its ratepayers to the Natural Resources Conservation Board about a proposed confined feeding operation east of Stavely.At its June 12 meeting, the commission read correspondence from the Natural Resources Conservation Board indicating an application at 31-14-26-4 by the Hutterian Brethren of Ivy … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe 66th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo had three full days of roping and riding excitement.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 13, 14 and 15, and the winners were:Bareback riding• First, Orin Larsen, Inglis, Manitoba, 86 points;• Second, Ty Taypotat, Nanton, 85 points;• Third, Spur Lacasse, Calgary, 83 points.Steer … Read more…
By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 13, Cass Klapp was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.Jessica Mackin was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Anderson Leishman was … Read more…
January 29, 1942 – May 24, 2024It is with great sadness that we, the family of Ross Cameron, announce his passing. Ross passed away peacefully at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in the early morning hours of Friday, May 24, 2024.Ross was born to Harold and Mary Cameron on January 29, 1942, the second of six children, in the … Read more…
In loving memory of Bernard “Bernie” George Sim who passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General hospital surrounded by friends and family at the age of 73 on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after he fought a hard battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his loving wife Patricia, his father Norman, and his mother Francis. He is survived by his … Read more…