By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will support a positive-ticketing program proposed by the youth justice committee of southwestern Alberta and the Claresholm and District Chamber of commerce. At its May 13 meeting, council agreed to support the initiative after a brief report from Coun. Brad Schlossberger. He explained the youth justice committee and chamber of commerce … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Willow Creek Composite High School crowned its junior prom royalty for 2019, with a theme of “Movie Monopoly”. It was another dazzling evening of speaking, dancing, and performing at the Claresholm Community Centre on Friday, May 10 as candidates showed how far they have come over the past year. Once all the judges’ marks … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School boys’ baseball team continued their winning ways last week with a convincing 14-4 home victory over the Country Central High School Hawks of Vulcan on Tuesday, May 7 at Millennium Park. At left is Sean Burns delivering a pitch; while above is Matthew Vogelaar at the plate about to hit a double and later … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was another successful weekend of riding and roping as competitors from all across Western Canada and the northern United States gathered at the Stavely Arena for the 62nd Indoor Pro Rodeo. It was three days of exciting rodeo action, May 9, 10, and 11, culminating the crowning of champions on the following events: Saddle … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has cancelled a project that would have seen the former Claresholm Elementary School building renovated and converted into a new town hall and community multi-use building. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement May 14, a day after town council met had an in-camera discussion, and decided to cancel the contract. The … Read more…
Kaycee Mandel of Claresholm on her 16.284 run on Sunday, aboard Tooter Ta Fame, a horse owned by Elaine Watt. It was all part of the Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby/Open Barrel Race that took place at the Claresholm Agriplex from May 3 to 5, attracting participants from the four western provinces and some U.S. states.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you drive around Claresholm, you will quickly see that Bill Erickson’s finger prints are all over the community, whether at Centennial Park, the museum or other landmarks. In fact, it is Erickson who built some of those landmarks. The long-time artist, sculptor and community promoter passed away in Lethbridge recently, but not before … Read more…