Bear in town
A bear was trapped up a tree for a few hours on Friday, Sept. 11 before it eventually left town again. Photo from Town of Claresholm
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Class of ‘58
Members of Claresholm’s graduating class of 1958 gathered at Casa Roma Pizza and Steakhouse for a reunion on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Clockwise from bottom left are Jeannie Allison; Sharon Munro; Mary Hyder; Gale Smook; Gaynor Hoglund; and Bev Craig. Photo by Rob Vogt
Peewee Cobras shut out Lethbridge Coyotes
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras peewee football team recorded their second straight shut out at home to continue their unbeaten streak.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Coyotes at the Willow Creek Composite High School football field on Thursday, Sept. 3 where they won by a score of 28-0.This year’s Cobras are:1, Tripp Schuler;2, Memphis Van Herk;4, Courtland Blake;7, Chantz Gimber;8, Logan … Read more…
Beyond the fence: how science, design and strategy help animals avoid motorists along a stretch of Highway 3
The Macleod Gazette8/25/26By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wood, metal, concrete and mesh have transformed a 10-kilometre stretch of the open road in southern Alberta into a protective passageway for the motoring public. Strategically placed along a scenic foothills route to prevent the kind of wildlife encounter drivers would sooner avoid, all those posts, fences and cattleguards along Highway … Read more…
Stiff arm
The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team opened their season on Saturday, Aug. 29, hosting a controlled scrimmage with the LCI Rams junior varsity team of Lethbridge. The Rams won the day, but the Cobras had some good plays including this run, where Cobra Easton Wright, at right, stiff arms a would-be Rams tackler. Photo by Rob Vogt
Stavely recognizes Brian Nelson as 2026 citizen of the year
By Rob VogtBrian Nelson is the 2026 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 22, by Tim Nelson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.He explained the citizen of the year award started as the Flanagan Citizen of the Year Award where it … Read more…
Council updated on discretionary funds
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek council was provided an update recently on its discretionary funds, which are used to meet donation requests from community organizations and activities.At its Aug. 19 meeting, council was presented a report on how much funding each councillor has in their discretionary account.Each councillor is provided $1,500 annually to meet requests, and that … Read more…