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On the first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 4, bus drivers bring rural students into the town schools throughout the Municipal District of Willow Creek. Above, is a school bus arriving at Claresholm from rural residences in the Porcupine Hills.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the new post cards and stamp unveiled by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce to promote the area speak volumes. The chamber now has six different post cards and one stamp available for purchase by businesses and individuals. The motivation for the post cards … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm bantam football team has a new look this season, and they will be unveiling it to the public at the Willow Creek Composite High School field this weekend. Out are the Raiders, the name the bantam team has had since they began almost 20 years ago, along with their black and silver … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A year after sharing the title, Zane Lambert stands alone as the 15th champion of the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding. The reigning PBR Canada champion won the 15th annual event held on Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Stavely Arena. Last year, Lambert tied with Jared Parsonage for the championship, but this year would be … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm has issued a statement that the town’s water is safe for consumption. On Aug. 29, Marian Carlson, the town’s chief administrative officer, made the following announcement on social media: “Please be advised that water in the Town of Claresholm is safe for consumption. “With the hot weather we have experienced … Read more…