With the 2026 Winter Olympics recently wrapping up in Italy, West Meadow Elementary School held their own version of the games on Friday, Feb. 27. Here, riding the bobsled from left are Porter Chatterton, Andray Tiglao and Ostap Orevchuk. For more coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has launched an updated website with new features.Town council got a sneak peak at its Feb. 23 meeting from Ali Hemmaway, the town’s economic development coordinator, who took them through the new website.She also submitted a written report to council.That report explained the new Town of Claresholm website, hosted by Loop, was to launch … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several capital projects throughout the municipality, including roads, bridges, and more.At M.D. council’s Feb. 25 meeting, council was updated by Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, as follows:Moon River Estates two new water wellsThis project involves the replacement of two groundwater wells, which are at end of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder have punched their ticket to the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division final with a pair of wins on the weekend.The Thunder faced the Picture Blades in a two-game, total-goal series, beginning on Friday night, Feb. 27 at Claresholm Arena.Claresholm jumped all over the Blades in the first period, leading 2-0 after 20 … Read more…
1930 ~ 2026 Leslie Ward Kiely of Medicine Hat, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age 95 years.Leslie leaves to cherish his memory, his special friend Iris Breum, his niece Sandy Kiely and his three nephews Pat Kiely, Daryn (Leona) Kiely and Bruce (Kathleen) Kiely.He was predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Kiely and his two … Read more…
The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen you are out and about town, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is asking a simple favour – can you look for snow angel signs?If you see one, can you spare just a few minutes to shovel snow for someone who just may not be able to do that themselves.Claresholm and District Family and Community … Read more…