Taking the plunge
Claresholm Recreation hosted “The Plunge” on Thursday, Oct. 1. It was a cold-water swim, as the pool has been filled but not yet warmed. Normally swimmers swim in water that is 26 degrees Celsius, but on Thursday the water was 16 to 17 degrees. Entrants could swim 10, 25 or 50 metres with all proceeds going to KidSport Claresholm. Here, … Read more…
Ross running for town council
By Rob VogtDiana Ross wants to be a voice for the community.That’s why she is running for the vacant position on town council.She wants to advocate for the issues.“Listen to the people,” Ross said. “What are people saying about their own community.”She also wants to be there when decisions are made.“Be there for our community,” Ross said. “It’s a great community.”She … Read more…
Pelletier running for council
By Rob VogtPerry Pelletier has always been about community service.That’s why he is running for the vacant position on town council.In fact, his motto is “Community. Service. Safety”Pelletier spent 40 years in the RCMP in B.C., Saskatchewan and Alberta.His most recent posting was as sergeant of the Claresholm RCMP detachment, from which he retired a few months ago.Growing up, he … Read more…
TOPS member receives special award
SubmittedOur Claresholm TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter AB5256 and Brydon Saunders, our co-facilitator and a 19-year KOPS, are happy to congratulate Marilyn Heyland on receiving a 10-year award for maintaining her KOPS, which is Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly.Marilyn has been in TOPS since the 1960s and was a chapter queen in 1968.She has held numerous positions in TOPS from leader … Read more…
Cobras bounce back in see-saw affair
By Tim Bryson WCCHS Cobras footballAn 18-point win might seem comfortable, but it was anything but, as the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Rocky Mountain Rams of Cranbrook 37-19 last Friday, Oct. 2, in high school football action at the Snake Pit.The Rams are football orphans, as … Read more…
Former staff member shares memories of the Claresholm Local Press
By Vicki McLaughlinIn my years at the Local Press, Gordon Scott was the editor.He was dedicated to making it the best paper he could. He was a great teacher and shared his knowledge with all of us.It was because of him, the Kinette Club of Claresholm started our Cystic Fibrosis Annual Walk many years ago.He had always wanted to start … Read more…