Obituaries

July 27, 1933 - February 22, 2021

Dorothy Elsie Bergos, beloved wife of Alexander Bergos passed away peacefully in Drumheller, on February 22, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Mom was born on July 27, 1933 in Delia, Alberta. She was the only child of Francis and Elsie (Diegel) Porter. The family lived in Delia until the beginning of the war, at which time they moved to Ontario so Francis could serve in the army. Later they moved to Calgary, where Mom fell in love with city life and all that it had

Emma was born in Laschanowka, Ukraine, December 3, 1931. She emigrated to Canada in 1950. On April 9, 1953 she married Sig Schmidt of Three Hills. Emma was a woman of few words and had a strong faith. When she said something, you knew that she meant it. Emma spent most of her years on the Schmidt family farm south of Three Hills. The love, care and hospitality she provided to family and friends was her gift to us all. As well as raising their own children, Emma and Sig also selflessly opened th

Shirley Delores Buyer went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ February 24, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Morley, her parents and her siblings. She leaves to mourn her children, Candace and Randy Stripling, Cameron and Tracy Buyer, her grandchildren, Tanner and Chilla Stripling, Jenna and Pablo Herrera, Eric and Kaylee Buyer, Tyson and Ashley Buyer and her great grandchildren, Gabriel and Ryan Stripling, Brynlee and Jayla Buyer, her close sister-in-law and companion,

We are saddened to announce the passing of Bob McKinlay of Huxley, AB on Saturday, February 13th. Bob was born September 13th, 1924. Dad lived in the Huxley area all of his 96 years. He was born in the coulees at home, where his parents owned and operated the McKinlay coal mine. Dad drove truck to deliver coal because his parents did not want him working in the mine. Dad loved truck driving and did it most of his life, the longest being for his dear friend Pedar Wik. Dad also told wonderful sto