Pipe bomb suspects make first court appearance Frank McTighe, LOCAL PRESS CONTRIBUTOR | Posted on April 12 2023 Two suspects in recent pipe bomb explosions in Claresholm had their cases adjourned Wednesday until the end of May. The accused made their first appearance in Fort Macleod court of justice Wednesday before Justice Paul Pharo. Duty counsel lawyer Marshall Gourlay acted on … Read more…
Marcy lived a full, rich life spanning 85 years and spread across the country.A Remembrance Celebrationwill be held Saturday, April 15at the Stavely Community Centreat 1:00 p.m.Please wear something pink or purple to honour Marcy.Luncheon to follow by the Stavely Royal Purple Elks.
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward James Kennedy (Ted) announce his unexpected departure from this Earth on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the age of 71.Ted was born on Christmas Day, 1951 in Lethbridge, Alberta. When he was ten years old, the family moved to Red Deer, where Ted spent his formative years. He went on … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will contact the Fort Macleod rural crime watch group to see if they would be interested in meeting with people from the Claresholm and Nanton area to form a broader organization, and a meeting date for further discussion on starting a rural crime watch has been set.About 35 people gathered at the … Read more…
By Rob VogtAfter 27 years with the Town of Claresholm and 21 in a managerial position, the town’s director of infrastructure services has retired.Town council, staff, family and friends gathered at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Thursday, April 6 to bid a fond farewell to Mike Schuweiler.Abe Tinney, the town’s chief administrative officer, brought best wishes from the … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs you pass through the front doors of Willow Creek Composite High School you will be taken on a journey through the history of schools in the Town of Claresholm.Students Emmitt Carlson, Phoenix Fox and Aastha Singh, working with Bill Kells and Ali Hemmaway of the Claresholm and District Museum, have created an exhibit detailing that history.Kells, who … Read more…
March 27, 1929 – March 27, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our favourite uncle, Ellis Norgard, passing on his 94th birthday.Ellis Martin Norgard was born March 27, 1929. He grew up on the farm in the Claresholm/Stavely area. After graduation he, along with his sister Grace, took over the operation of the family … Read more…