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The Claresholm Atom Thunder recorded two wins in Central Alberta Hockey League Atom Tier-2 action on the weekend. Preston McLeod had the game winner on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Claresholm Arena, scoring short-handed and unassisted on a breakaway to give Claresholm a 4-3 victory over Airdrie. The Thunder led 2-0 after the first period, on the strength of an … Read more…
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a case of vandalism on the east side of Claresholm. On Nov. 27, an unknown person(s) threw paint onto a residence on 2A Street East near the Claresholm Arena. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other, can contact Claresholm RCMP at 403-625-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 … Read more…
The Christmas Hamper program is back again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner. Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper. “It’s for the good of … Read more…
Demolition of the former Claresholm Elementary School building began last week, only to be halted at one point due to snowy weather.
It has been quite a ride the last few week for Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes. Not only did she take second place and a prize of $75,000 in Project WILD, a country artist development program, but she has been nominated for three Alberta Country Music Awards. In Project WILD, she was one of 12 artists competing in a contest … Read more…
It was a big night for a local bull rider in Dawson Creek. Logan Biever, 21, of Claresholm won PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Dawson Creek on Saturday night, Nov. 30, and in the process vaulted to the number one spot in Canada. Biever started the event, produced by Claresholm native Chad Besplug and Lyons Production Services, with a score of … Read more…
The Claresholm Skatepark Association hosted, “Are you smarter than a skateboarder?” a trivia night at Putters at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 30, raising about $1,400 for a new skatepark. When the smoke cleared, the winning team pictured above from left are April Richards; Thaniel Franz, with his back to the camera; Lyle Franz; Edward Franz; … Read more…