By Rob Vogt It was a successful road trip to Fort Macleod for the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” and “B” boys basketball teams, as both returned with wins.The Cobras paid a visit to F.P. Walshe on Tuesday, Jan. 14, where the “B” boys needed overtime to secure a 52-46 win.Scoring for the Cobras were Laiken Sabey with 21 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Thunder Under-18 came close in two home games in Tier-3 Central Alberta Hockey League on the weekend.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, dropping a hard-fought 6-4 decision.Pincher Creek led 5-1 after the first period, with the Thunder goal coming off the stick of Ty McLean with just 10 seconds … Read more…
Born September 12, 1952Passed away January 6, 2025Karen was born in Huntsville, Ontario. She moved around for many years before settling in Claresholm, Alberta where she reconneced with the love of her life Eichi.Karen will be remembered for all the jokes she loved to tell and the smiles she loved to put on the faces of the people around her. … Read more…
It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Mary (Jordorson) Thompson announces her passing on January 10, 2025, from complications due to diabetes and a heart condition. Susan was born in London, England on February 12, 1948, and moved to Canada in 1970 when she married Robert Hugh Thompson ofClaresholm, Alberta where they raised three children on the family … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Thunder Alumni is now accepting applications for its grants program.Two years ago, the inaugural Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament generated more than $31,000 and is investing that back into the community.They supported organizations such as the Claresholm Child Care Society; Claresholm Animal Rescue Society; Claresholm Food Bank; Shop of Wonders: Willow Creek Composite High School … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Students and staff at Granum School got a glimpse into what life was like at the school 30 years ago.On Dec. 17, at an assembly of students, staff and community members, a time capsule was opened.Two Grade 9 students, Seth Brobbel and August Litchfield, were cleaning out a storage area and found the time capsule.The school waited … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Hockey teams from across Southern Alberta descended on the Claresholm Arena for a tournament this past weekend hosted by the Claresholm Under-9 Thunder.The Thunder hosted two teams from Coaldale; two teams from Airdrie; Foothills; and Lethbridge.The focus in U-9 hockey is learning the game so the hockey was four-on-four with a goalie and two 24-minute periods; continuous … Read more…