Singers like to sing in front of people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, with gatherings limited to 15 people until recently, it was difficult to do that. Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes found a way by going online, and she has taken good friend and roommate Allayna Van Diesen along for the ride. Starting back on March 30, Stokes launched “Fiyah … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School has named its Grade 12 class valedictorian for 2020. On May 21, the school announced on social media that Nadine Thyssen will be this year’s valedictorian. Principal Jackie Kark said even with the cancellation of classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the process for determining the valedictorian was not that different. They still used school-awarded … Read more…
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…
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…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer There will be about a three per cent increase in municipal taxes this year with two per cent of that increase due to a requirement by the provincial government for all municipalities to pay a portion of police costs. At its May 11 meeting by video conference, Claresholm town council approved the 2020 tax … Read more…
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…