By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer To say they don’t build them like they used to, is an understatement. It is something Shawn Thibault has seen time and again in his travels across Western Canada, restoring the stonework of historic buildings. He believes every building tells a story, and the latest chapter was written right here in Claresholm. Thibault is … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If Alberta can get a handle on the pandemic, the province is poised to boom. That was one of the messages Danielle Smith brought to a crowd of about 45 at the Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on Sept. 21. Smith, who has been a school board trustee, MLA, leader of Alberta’s official opposition, and a … Read more…
September 30, 1945 – September 9, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Leonard (Len) William Maddison announce his peaceful passing in the early morning hours of September 9, 2021. Len was born on September 30, 1945, in Turner Valley, AB, where he was raised along with his 5 sisters. He later moved to Calgary, where he … Read more…
October 25, 1940 – September 7, 2021 Age 80 Years It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Barley. Larry is survived by his loving wife Mary of 55 years, his best friend & roommate. He is also survived by his son Barry (Karen) & grandson Karter. As per Larry’s request, there will be no formal … Read more…
RALPH GERARD CHRISTIAN SMULDERS passed away peacefully at St. Michael’s Health Centre, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the age of 61 years. Ralph will greatly be missed by all his family: his mother and father Edward and Edith Smulders, sister, Inga (Bruce) Anderson and their children Rory and Maxton, and sister Karen (Chris) Vavra and their children Kailey (Curtis) … Read more…
1927 – 2021 The family of Bob Hart in Fort Macleod are very sad to announce his passing on August 21, 2021 at the age of 93. Bob is survived by his loving wife Marjorie (nee Morrison), his son Ian Hart (Felicia), and daughter Brenda (Klaas) VandenBeld, five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Bob grew up in Fort Macleod. After … Read more…
November 11, 1929 – August 26, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and great love that we say goodbye to our father, Don Norby. Don passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, at the age of 91. Don has reunited with his devoted wife of 66 years, Fern – as well as his youngest son Ken. Don is survived by … Read more…