April 13, 1937 – November 11, 2021 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Annie Waldner in Claresholm, Alberta on November 11, 2021 at the age of 84. The family would like to thank Dr. Jones and the nurses at the Claresholm General Hospital. A family service was held. Please visit zentnerfuneralhomes.ca to leave a condolence.
November 12, 1950 – September 23, 2021 It is with sadness the family of David Larry (Dave) Saunders announce his sudden passing as the result of a vehicle accident on September 23, 2021. Dave, born November 12, 1950 was the fourth of five children of Arthur and Mivor (Hedin) Saunders of Parkland, AB. Dave will truly be missed by many … Read more…
The Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association paid a visit to Stavely Elementary School recently to talk to students about animals in their area and introduce them to Report A Poacher. Here, Sarah Marthaller explains something to students Logan Kemp and Nevaeh Whisselle. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer Students at Stavely Elementary School recently learned more about the animals in their area and what to do if they see someone break the law when they hunt or fish. Sarah Marthaller and Allison Selsing, of the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association, paid a visit to the school on Nov. 3. They brought a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The 15th annual Claresholm and District Health Foundation Gala has moved to an at-home event for the second straight year, but the organizer is pleased with the response and, although the deadline to participate has passed, there are other ways to support the foundation. “We’re grateful to the community getting behind all the changes … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are asking the public to be aware of fraud in the area. On Nov. 12, the Claresholm and Nanton RCMP issued a release wishing to inform the public phone and computer frauds are ongoing across the country and Claresholm, Nanton, and surrounding communities are not immune from such criminal activity. This warning … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Member of Parliament for Foothills, which includes Claresholm, Stavely and the Municipal District of Willow Creek, has been named the official opposition’s shadow minister for agriculture, agri-food and food security. The announcement was made on Nov. 9 and came as a surprise to John Barlow. “I had no idea,” he said in a Nov. 12 … Read more…