By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football team The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team ran into a buzzsaw last Friday, Sept. 19, in Cardston, as a fast and motivated bunch of Cougars used an offensive explosion in the second and third quarter to beat the Cobras 42-12. This was clearly a game that Cardston had circled on … Read more…
By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Originally published on Sep 22, 2025 at 04:39 Less wildfire damage throughout the province and improved access to the great outdoors feature prominently in Danielle Smith’s renewed vision for Alberta. The premier issued new marching orders last week to Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen, directing him to expand efforts to prevent wildfires and … Read more…
t is with immense sadness that the family of Geraldine “Jeri” Morton announces her sudden passing on August 27, 2025.Geraldine “Jeri” Beese-Morton was born December 8, 1952 in Vancouver, BC where she lived with her parents Mary and Wes Beese, and her younger sister Leslie. They moved to Coquitlam in 1962. She lived there until she married her husband, Anthony … Read more…
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Irma Mainprize announces her passing on September 15, 2025 at the age of 78 years.Betty is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lee, children, and grandchildren. Her loving and creative spirit will be greatly missed.There will be a celebration of life on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 2:00 pm at … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Florence Husted is the 2025 Stavely Citizen of the Year.The award was presented during the intermission of the annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 23, by Jordie Bronson, exalted ruler of the Stavely Elks, who look after the award.“The person that was nominated and chosen this year is one that is seen frequently around the area, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt There was a time when the songs of a girls’ junior choir filled the air at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church and venues across Southern Alberta.That choir, which existed from 1964 to 1969, was lead by Helen Swanson.On Sunday, Sept. 14, friends, family and members of the choir gathered at Christ the King church for the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt They came out once again to renew a fight that has become etched in the national consciousness – the fight to end cancer.Approximately 40 people turned out for the 45th annual Terry Fox Run starting at the Claresholm Fire Hall on Sunday, Sept. 14.It commemorates the efforts of Terry Fox who endeavoured to run across Canada to … Read more…