Special visitors
Aura Baker, who is 106 years old, had a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus (AKA. Ron Morgan and Barb Smith) at her room in the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre on Dec. 15. Photo by Rob Vogt
Author: Staff Writer
Santa and Mrs. Claus pay a visit
Santa and Mrs. Claus, or by day Barb Smith and Ron Morgan, were camped out in front of Parkside Manor on Friday, Dec. 10. They were sharing Christmas cheer, and passing out free hot chocolate to passersby and those who finished the Christmas Cruise of lights in Centennial Park Campground. Photo by Rob Vogt
M.D. council approves 2022 interim budget; no mill-rate increase
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved the municipality’s interim 2022 budget with no increases to the mill rate, and a projected surplus of just over $33,000. At its Dec. 8 meeting, council made the decision after a presentation by Johanne Hannas, the M.D.’s director of finance. She explained the … Read more…
Local student honours late bus driver
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Kaleb Cook wanted to do something to honour the memory of someone very special to him. When the Grade 9 student at Willow Creek Composite High School heard his long-time bus driver Norm Lewis had passed away, he was with his mom Jill Cook. When she said Lewis was gone, Kaleb disagreed. “Norm is … Read more…
Former student returns to school as student teacher
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was not too long ago that Tom Linderman roamed the halls of West Meadow Elementary School as a student. Over the past month he returned to the school to take a spot on the other side of the desk as a student teacher. The 2019 graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School is … Read more…
Carol Doreen De Vries
July 31, 1954 – December 12, 2021 It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Carol Doreen De Vries on December 12, 2021, at the age of 67 years. Carol was born in Lacombe, Alberta, on July 31, 1954, to Merle and Ray McKenney. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Eric Raymond De … Read more…
Windstorm wreaks havoc in Claresholm, surrounding area
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Trees were ripped out of the ground, power lines knocked down, semis overturned on the highway, and countless scenes of flying shingles and runaway blue bins were observed as winds in excess of 130 kilometres per hour ripped through the area last week. High winds began on the evening of Nov. 30 and carried … Read more…