January 5, 1928 – June 29, 2024.Jaroslava “Jerry” Vejvoda passed away in Claresholm on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the age of 96.Jaroslava was born on the family homestead in Třemšín near Prahatice in former Czechoslovakia. Growing up in rural Bohemia showed her how to survive in difficult situations with hard work, perseverence, and making the most out of what … Read more…
Janice Karen Graham Hanson passed into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by her husband Dick, and three daughters on June 22, 2024, at the age of 91. Janice was the youngest, and only daughter of four children born to Myron and Jeannette Graham at the family farm north of Beresford, South Dakota.At age 18, Jan moved from the farm to … Read more…
Zak Wright of Claresholm prepares to make the tag at second base on a sliding Lewiston Redbirds player. Wright is playing for the American Legion baseball Fort Macleod Royals this summer. Photo by Frank McTighe, The Macleod Gazette
By Rob VogtWhen someone is near the end of life, it can be reassuring to have a loved one crawl in beside them in bed to comfort them.Often that is not possible, when the usual hospital bed is made for one person.The Claresholm and Area Palliative Care Committee has changed.They have used the proceeds raised through their annual Christmas Cruise … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs the temperatures soar into the mid-30 degrees Celsius, Alberta Health Services is providing information so people can protect themselves from the heat and sun.On July 9, Alberta Health Services announced Albertans are encouraged to take some simple precautions to safely enjoy activities when it’s hot and sunny this summer.Many factors can cause heat stress, such as ultraviolet … Read more…
By Rob VogtLife can change in the blink of an eye.One simple event can really complicate life.That’s what happened to Shane Carlson, affectionately called “Smig” by many in Claresholm.Carlson was finishing up work on April 26, and getting ready to head home to his family for the night.While standing at the top of a flight of stairs, he experienced an … Read more…
By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A lot has changed in Alberta’s parks over the last 10-plus years. The province’s population has grown over 30 per cent from 2009 to 2024, and with that visitation has increased, creating growing pressures on the landscape. It was 2009 when the first iteration of Alberta’s Plan for Parks was released as a 10-year … Read more…