August 30, 1947 – February 12, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved father, Joseph Wilfred Keen, on February 12, 2025. Joe was born on August 30, 1947, in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, and was raised on the family farm near Mankota by his parents, Felix and Philipina Keen, alongside his siblings, Edward, Kay, and Michael.In 1967, Joe … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Bluebay Behavioural Consulting’s application to change zoning from empty to assisted living to establish a troubled youth program was approved during a Feb. 14, public meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission of the Town of Claresholm.A packed Town of Claresholm council chamber heard from those for and against the youth assisted living project … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Sheryl Cassar wants to help seniors and make Claresholm an even better place to be.She began her new role as senior services coordinator with Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services on Jan. 28 and set to work immediately.Cassar looks after seniors who come into Family and Community Support Services.She provides assistance in applying for the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School girls’ basketball team advanced all the way to the third place game of their home tournament this past weekend before finishing fourth.Claresholm hosted the Cobra Classic on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15, welcoming teams from Coaldale, Coalhurst, Fort Macleod, Picture Butte and Pincher Creek.The Cobras opened on Friday night … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek 4-H District has determined its champions in prepared speeches and presentations.The district held its communications contest at Granum School on Saturday, Feb. 8, and the following winners were determined:Junior presentation• First, Jase Guitton, Claresholm Beef Club, with “Snap, Crackle, Pop’; second, Brook Vang, Stavely/Parkland Beef Club, “A One Night Hike”; and third, Scarlett Pittman, … Read more…
September 12, 1965 – February 2, 2025 It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Martin. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on February 2, 2025, at the age of 59, after a more than thirty year long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.Martin was predeceased by his parents, Joseph in 2011, and Amalia in October 2024. … Read more…
1936-2025 It is with heavy hearts the family of Ronald Harry Tinker announce his peaceful passing in Claresholm, Alberta on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the age of 88.Ron was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2006. They had been married 49 years.Ron spent his life working in the forest and construction industries in Robson, Nakusp, Revelstoke, and Salmon Arm, … Read more…