On Mar 8, 2024, Jeanette (Jean) Long passed away at the age of 89 years.Jean was born near North Battleford, SK. Her family moved to the Claresholm, AB region where she went to school and married Donald Long in 1950.She and Don moved to Calgary in 1964 and then settled in Olds in 1966. After Don passed in 2009, Jean … Read more…
By Rob VogtA group of concerned citizens in the Municipal District of Willow Creek has organized an evening to provide information on water, drought, and the threat of wildfire.Roy Penniket and Rod Brunes, who are part of the Chinook Watershed Crew, appeared as a delegation at Claresholm town council’s March 11 meeting to explain what they have planned, and request … Read more…
By Tim Bryson, Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras footballAs spring approaches, it’s a good time to look forward to the 2024 high school football season, especially as there are some massive changes taking place this year.Since 1998, high school football teams have been assigned into different tiers, based on school population. The concept is like how other high school teams are designated, … Read more…
July 22, 1980 – March 2, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ryan Adam Hartley, who tragically lost his life in a snowmobiling accident near Thorsby, AB, at the tender age of 43.Ryan’s journey began in Claresholm, AB, where his love for the countryside, dirt biking, and mechanics blossomed during his time at WCCHS. … Read more…
April 11, 1932 – March 4, 2024 Margaret Hart passed away peacefully, at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre, with her family at her side, on March 4, 2024 at the age of 91, just one month shy of her 92nd birthday.Margaret was born April 11, 1932 on the family’s Haysmuir Farm, Stewarton, Ayershire, Scotland. She was the first born … Read more…
(aka Jim, Jonesy, Jamie, Jimmy)1950-2024Jim was born November 3, 1950 in Lethbridge, AB to Jim and Hazel Jones. He is survived by his wife Eileen (ne Barry)Jones, his two sisters, Gerry (Slim) Scharff and Lynn (Art) Dyck, and his sons Chris (Yolanda) and Jesse (Dana). The family moved to Calgary in 1957, and Jim graduated from Ernest Manning H.S. andUofC with … Read more…
By Rob VogtSix worthy individuals are the winners of the Claresholm 2024 International Women Awards.The award were presented on Friday, March 8, by Mary Holgate who spoke on behalf of the committee who chose the recipients.“The community stands behind you,” she said. “And cares about you all.”More than 40 nominations were submitted, and the winners are:• Tina Rittinger, volunteer at the … Read more…