The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Christmas season with the official tree lighting in the downtown parking lot for Old Fashioned Christmas on Friday, Nov. 27. Shannon Clay, the most recent Claresholm citizen of the year did the honours and lit up the tree. Here she is at right with Amanda Zimmer, president of the chamber … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer People will still be able to use the Claresholm Arena and Aquatic Centre, but only through pre-bookings, in an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Claresholm town council convened a special meeting via video conference on Wednesday, Nov. 25, in the wake of new restrictions announced by the provincial government. Those … Read more…
Alberta’s government has removed the $5 fee for harvesting up to three Christmas trees from Crown land for personal use. Eliminating the fee will save Albertans almost $100,000 and make it easier for individuals to get their own Christmas trees and firewood from Alberta’s 87 million acres of forested land. “I hope Albertans take the time to go out with … Read more…
Kathleen Fox passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Debby (Merv) Robertson; and son, David (Elaine) Fox; 7 granddaughters; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers: Ken (Bev) Hoglund, Marvin (Gaynor) Hoglund, Gary (Vellrie) Hoglund, Jack (Judy) Hoglund, and Ben (Darlene) Hoglund; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Merv (1999); son, … Read more…
Donald Edward Gassner passed away peacefully in Brooks, AB on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Born on April 13th, 1930 in Kindersley, SK to Fred & Wilhemine (Minnie) Gassner, where he was raised on the farm with his 10 brothers and sisters. Hard work was instilled in each of them at an early age and … Read more…
Viola Howat of Claresholm, AB, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 98 years. Mom is lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Myrna Barteski, Lynne (Curtis) Mitchell and Lori (Kevin) English; ten grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Alyce Snider. She was predeceased by her husband, Manny; her daughter, Donna, her grandson … Read more…
Dec 25,1958 – October 30,2020 It is with great sadness the (Bexte) Rush family announces the passing of Holly D. Rush in her home surrounded by loved ones October 30, 2020. Holly D. Rush is survived by her devoted and loving husband Roger Rush; her three daughters Nicole (Dustin) Jewett, Natasha Rush, Michelle (Alfie) Hieb; Grandchildren: Carissa Jewett, Kayla Jewett, … Read more…