Third COVID-19 case in area

Alberta Health is reporting a new active case of the COVID-19 virus in the Claresholm area. In an update late last week, the geospatial map posted by Alberta Health of COVID-19 positive cases indicated the Municipal District of Willow Creek has three active cases and eight recovered cases of COVID-19. Clicking on the local geographic area shows there is one … Read more

Starling named football coach of the year

The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team was the best in the province in 2019, but behind every great team is a great coaching staff. On May 14, Kelly Starling, the Cobras’ offensive coordinator, was named Football Alberta’s High School Tier-4 coach of the year. “I was surprised,” he said upon hearing about the award. “It’s pretty humbling.” But … Read more

HELMER, Audrey Edna

April 20, 1935 – May 13, 2020 Audrey Helmer life long resident of Claresholm passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 85 years. Audrey is lovingly remembered by her family, daughter, Nola (Garry) Cotter; son, Barry; 5 grandchildren, Hope, Nolan (Kacey-Jo), Delane (Paige), Queley (Kaitlyn) and Martin (Michelle), 3 great-grandchildren, Tave, Jed and Oakley. Audrey was … Read more

Drop-in centre receives grant; foundation seeks donations

The Claresholm Seniors Drop-in Centre is one of 15 non-profit organizations to receive a COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grants Program grant from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. On April 30, the foundation announced the Claresholm Seniors Drop-In Centre received $10,000 to support grocery and medication delivery, meal preparation and delivery, and safety and well-being check-ins for seniors. … Read more