By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer An application for a 4,500-head beef confined feeding operation about 7.5 kilometres southwest of Claresholm has been denied by the Natural Resources Conservation Board. The decision was made public in a letter to affected parties dated Aug. 24 by Carina Weisbach, approval officer. The proposed operation involved the construction of 18 pens which were … Read more…
April 27, 1952 – August 24, 2020 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Butch Boucher at the St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta at the age of 68. Butch made his home in Claresholm for close to 40 years and was a familiar friendly face about town. Born in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, he lived and … Read more…
July 20, 1936 – August 15, 2020 Al was born July 20, 1936 in Apledoorn, Netherlands and passed away August 15, 2020 in Claresholm, Alberta, after a short battle with cancer. Al was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather. He loved his dogs, the outdoors and coffee at A & W. He loved chatting with people everywhere he went. … Read more…
July 19, 1941 – August 23, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Jerry was born July 19, 1941. He is survived by his wife Eileen (nee Quick), daughters Denise (Mark) Evans, Denene (Rob) Mitrunen, Sherry (Glen) Trotter, Anita Lounsbury, sister Norma Duske along … Read more…
The Johnny Anderson Memorial Horse Race takes place the same day as the Stavely annual horse show and amateur rodeo. This year, those events were cancelled but the horse race still took place at the Stavely Golf Club on Aug. 22. The event features teams of two who all start at the first hole. Whoever has the highest score is … Read more…
Wearing face masks will be mandatory for non-participants at the Claresholm Arena for the upcoming season. The town will also promote education on wearing them in all public buildings to promote health and safety to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus until the threat of the pandemic eases. The decision was made at Claresholm town council’s Aug. 17 … Read more…
The Claresholm, Stavely, Granum, Nanton and Fort Macleod Fire Departments, with a total of 40 firefighters, were called out to a crop fire on Aug. 18 at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Range Road 254 and Township Road 114, said Kelly Starling, the Municipal District of Willow Creek’s emergency services manager. They arrived on scene to discover about 150 acres engulfed … Read more…