The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B2” girls’ volleyball team, pictured above, took third place at the league post-season tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on Nov. 7 and 8. The “B1” girls advanced all the way to the final to take second place. Photo submitted
The recently elected mayor and council for the Town of Claresholm was sworn in at a ceremony in council champers on Monday, Nov. 3. From left are Couns. Craig Zimmer; Seth Wagner; and Kandice Meister; Mayor Brad Schlossberger; and Couns. Rod Kettles; David Knox; and Kieth Carlson. For related story please see page two Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtA familiar face will be leading the council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek for another year.At its organizational meeting on Oct. 31, council elected Maryanne Sandberg, councillor for Division 3, reeve for another year.“I will do my best,” she said. “And work with you all.”Glen Alm, councillor for Division 4 was elected deputy reeve for another year.“Thanks … Read more…
The Claresholm Community Centre transformed into a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1. Dozens of volunteers spent two full days setting up the maze of horrors, dressing up in elaborate costumes, and applying make up Hollywood technicians would be envious of. Anyone who went through the haunted house could be shocked at any time, going around … Read more…
By Rob VogtRemembrance Day services will take place at area schools and the community the first part of next week.The Claresholm service will take place in the Claresholm Community Centre on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the service starting at 11 a.m. sharp.The service will be emceed by Leonard Weiss, president of Claresholm Branch No. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A quilt can be a powerful tool, not just providing warmth but comfort and a sense of security. A group of quilters in Claresholm has joined a national effort to make quilts for the survivors of residential schools and other trauma. “Sew 4 Fun” of Claresholm is lead by Angie George, who said Quilts for Survivors was started in 2021 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Person Day is Oct. 18.It has its roots in a time when women were not equal to men, and were not even recognized as persons under the law.That meant they did not enjoy many of the rights men had, from holding elected office to judgeships to being appointed to the Senate.That all changed on Oct. 18, 1929, … Read more…