August 10, 1926 – October 7, 2021 Our mother was born in Battleford, Saskatchewan, on August 10th, 1926. She was one of six children, four girls and two boys. Mom helped her mother raise the younger children. She went to school in Battleford, was active in baseball and enjoyed the winters, as there was lots of fun, sleigh riding and … Read more…
March 25,1927 – October 6, 2021 Shirley was born to Ella and Reg Clay in Red Deer, AB. She was raised in Medicine Hat and received her Registered Nurses Training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton (class of 1949). In 1950 she moved to Brooks where she nursed in the General Hospital. While there she met and married her … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer Candidates for Claresholm town council’s Wednesday, October 18 election introduced themselves to an audience of about 50 people at the Claresholm community Centre, for a nearly two-hour forum on Oct. 4 in which they answered questions from the audience. The two candidates for mayor introduced themselves first. Doug MacPherson introduced himself as a 38-year … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you have a question for the Claresholm or Nanton detachments of the RCMP, you will have your chance to ask it near the end of the month. Sergeant Rob Harms, who commands both detachments, said he initially planned to do an in-person town hall. However, the current COVID-19 health guidelines have compelled the … Read more…
By Tim Bryson, Coach of the WCCHS Cobras The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras overcame a poor start to rally for their first win of the season, beating Winston Churchill of Lethbridge 20-15 in high school football action last Thursday, Oct. 7. After giving up a single point on a missed field goal on their first series, a fumbled punt … Read more…
October 12, 2021 Businesses and organizations can begin using the free AB Covid Records Verifier app to quickly and easily confirm their patrons’ vaccination status. The AB Covid Records Verifier app is available for download on Apple and Android devices through the respective app stores.Albertans can get their enhanced vaccine record with a QR code online at alberta.ca/CovidRecords without creating an account. “The verification app will … Read more…
Johanna Mackintosh (nee Weerstra), age 101, of Granum, Alberta, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021 at the Willow Creek Extended Care Claresholm. Johanna loved life and was always part of its activities. Johanna was born in the Granum area to Tjitske and Renze Weerstra on December 22, 1919. She married Jack Mackintosh on July 2, 1946 and together they raised five children on their … Read more…