Born April 3, 1950 in Claresholm, Alberta, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026.Cliff (Two Shoes) was born to Gladys and Walter Waddell in Claresholm. He graduated high school here before completing an Agricultural Mechanics Diploma at Olds College. In his younger years he travelled and worked at a variety of jobs including deckhand on a tugboat (he couldn’t swim!), … Read more…

It is with great sadness the family of Matthew Andrew Thompson announce his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was fighting cancer with amazing strength and grace. He was our warrior.Matt was born in Hamilton, ON. He attended school in Hamilton, Hagersville and Okotoks. He attended SAIT College where he studied for carpentry and won many scholarships for his hard … Read more…

Our cherished mother Marion Maureen (Mikel) Hart passed away June 12, 2026 ten days after her 97th birthday. Mom was predeceased by her parents Lorne and Mary Mikel (Scott), her brother Clarence Scott (Sonny), sister Lorna, son-in-law Jack Brosz, and, in 2016, her beloved husband, Raymond Henry Hart; her brother-in-law, Orrin Hart and sister-in-law Margaret Hart; also her brothers-in-law Norman … Read more…

Forever in our HeartsMichael Martin Jay RisbeyNovember 26, 1963 – May 29, 2026Michael “Mike” Risbey of Calgary, Alberta, passed away on May 29, 2026.Mike was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was raised in Stavely, Alberta. From a young age, he loved sports, but hockey was always his greatest passion. That love stayed with him throughout his life and grew into … Read more…

PHYLLIS CLAIRE KRUSZEWSKI, beloved wife and best friend of Stanley Kruszewski of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Fairmont Extendicare on May 13, 2026. Born and raised on a farm near Claresholm, Phyllis lived a life deeply rooted in the country she loved. She found great joy in the simple beauty of farm life and treasured the time spent surrounded … Read more…

Forever in our heartsEthan Peter Tull (posnikoff)July 1, 1994 – May 1, 2026Ethan was born July 1, 1994 in Salmon arm BC and passed suddenly atFort Macleod, AB onFriday, May 1, 2026.He lived in Claresholm and area for much of his life. Every day you could find Ethan tinkering and fixing up vehicles, tending to something or enjoying the outdoor. … Read more…

On May 3, 2026, Harold (Harry) Douglas Riehl passed away peacefully at home. Harry was born June 6, 1949 in Saskatoon, SK.  He grew up on the family farm surrounded by his many Uncles, Aunts and Grandparents.  Harry loved farm life, leaving home at early age to continue Grain Farming, Fencing, Truck Driving for Lambe’s Trucking, Constructing Claresholm Grain Elevators, Horse Wrangler at Wilderness Ranch Camp.  He was … Read more…