May 21 1960 – January 19 2025 It is with great sadness that the family of Ron Belair announce his passing on January 19th 2025 at the Claresholm General hospital, at the age of 64. Ron was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Linda Belair. He is survived by his son, Kevin Belair and granddaughter Aurora, his daughter, Denyal … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm’s annual Winterfest will have a new location and start time this year.The annual celebration will move to the Claresholm Curling Club and the empty field north of it on Saturday, Feb. 22, with activities starting at 4 p.m.Organizer Megan McClung, the town’s engagement coordinator, explained Winterfest needed a new venue because the Claresholm Community Centre is … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Municipal Planning Commission for the Town of Claresholm will hold a public meeting starting at 9 a.m. in the town council chambers on Feb. 14 to hear about a proposed youth assisted living project.Bluebay Behavioural Consulting Inc. (Bluebay) has purchased the former hospital/Livingstone Range School Division board building at 5202 – Fifth … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder remain atop the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Blue Division after two more home wins on the weekend.The Thunder hosted Coaldale on Saturday, Feb. 8, winning by a score of 6-4.Courtland Blake opened the scoring for Claresholm, assisted by Quinn McIntyre and Lincoln Groves, but Coaldale tied the game just over two minutes … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It will be an evening of information for women on their heart and on how to stay healthy.The second annual Women and Heart Disease Information Night takes place next Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Claresholm Social Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Organizer Mary Holgate will start the evening at 6 p.m., sharing her story of the … Read more…
July 30, 1945 – January 27, 2025 (age 79).It is with heavy hearts that the family of Art Scott announce his passing on January 27, 2025, at the Claresholm General Hospital. He was born in Claresholm on July 30, 1945, the first child of Ivan and Margret (Sundquist) Scott, and raised on the family farm west of Stavely with his two … Read more…
It is with humble gratitude we announce that Jack Fleming passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 29, 2025 at Adaptacare in Lethbridge at the age of 96. Jack had a good long life and was blessed to exit this planet in such a gentle way.Jack was born on the farm near Laura, SK. His parents Islay Thompson & … Read more…