By Rob VogtIt was a chance to enjoy some great, homemade baking and support a worthy cause all at the same time.The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society held a bake sale in the parking lot of the animal shelter on Sunday, Sept. 22, where people could buy some baked goods and meet some of the animals in the shelter.Proceeds from the … Read more…
By Rob VogtBoys volleyball returned to Willow Creek Composite High School last week after an absence of years.The Cobras hosted the Noble Central High School Blades of Nobleford on Thursday, Sept. 19, getting better with each set, but losing by a score of 3-1.The Cobras fell behind early, losing the first set by a score 25-21, and the second set … Read more…
By Mickey DumontWith the harvest well in hand, it’s the time of year prognosticating producers look through their crystal balls at their crops to try once again to predict what the harvest outcome is.Asked if the harvest is looking above or below average, Municipal District of Willow Creek Agricultural Service Board Member at Large for the Central Region Josh Fankhauser … Read more…
May 6, 1938 – September 5, 2024 It is with incredible sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Sandra Gerrard, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the Chinook Regional Hospital.Sandra was born in Kimberley, BC on May 6, 1938, and lived in Cranbook and Fort Macleod while growing up; and was honoured to be a Job’s Daughter … Read more…
January 21, 1944 – September 2, 2024 In Loving MemoryIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Judy Lelek on Monday, September 2, 2024, in Calgary. Judy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, who touched the lives of everyone she knew with her warmth and kindness.Judy is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, … Read more…
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jim Sandy passed away peacefully, with family at his side, at the South Health Campus in Calgary on September 1, 2024. He had just turned 83.Jim was born August 17, 1941 in Edmonton and was the chosen son of Leonard and Evelyn Sandy. He grew up on the family’s small ranch … Read more…
Nellie “Leona” Schmid passed away in Claresholm on September 3, 2024, at the age of 84.She will be deeply missed by her husband of 55 years, Wayne Schmid, her children, Sandra Bos and her husband, Ted; Kim Burke; Burke Schmid and his wife Holly; her grandchildren, Wyatt Girouard (Kesha), Ty and Layne Lindberg, Joel and, Cal Schmid, and her great … Read more…