By Rob VogtLooking back at high school, Kael Smith said it is a collection of small moments that stand out.There was being in Grade 7 and stuck in a lonely classroom in a corner of the school during the pandemic; attending teacher Heather Scott’s retirement party; and more.“These are the moments I will remember the most,” said Kael Smith, the … Read more…
The Willow Creek Agricultural Society hosted the Alberta High School Rodeo Association provincial finals from June 3 to 7 at the Claresholm Agriplex, featuring the best of the best in the province. Clockwise from left are Luca Kidd, of Claresholm, competing in bull riding; Mattie Keeley, of Nanton, competing in breakaway roping; and Hayden MacKay, of Claresholm, competing in bull … Read more…
The Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held their Flag Day at the Claresholm Cemetery on Sunday, June 7. Each year, on the Sunday closest to the anniversary of D-Day, which is June 6, the Legion cleans the graves of veterans buried in the cemetery and plants a Canadian flag at each one. Here, Brian Thibeau, the Legion’s sergeant-at-arms … Read more…
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The students of local music teacher Michelle DeDominicis held their annual spring recital at Faith Community Baptist Church on Friday, May 29. Here, Mark Penner sings “The Kite”. Photo by Rob Vogt
It was a day of action on Friday, May 29. People across the province demanded action from the provincial government on affordability, public health care, and education, and made it clear that people stand with their neighbours, reject division, and believe immigrants deserve respect, dignity, and equity. This group was seen demanding action in front of the Claresholm constituency office … Read more…
By Rob VogtA grand slam home run was the difference as the Willow Creek Composite High School baseball team just came up two runs short of a gold medal.The Cobras hosted the Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier-3 finals at Millennium Ball Diamonds on May 29 and 30, advancing all the way to the championship final where they lost … Read more…