By Rob VogtDiana Ross wants to be a voice for the community.That’s why she is running for the vacant position on town council.She wants to advocate for the issues.“Listen to the people,” Ross said. “What are people saying about their own community.”She also wants to be there when decisions are made.“Be there for our community,” Ross said. “It’s a great community.”She … Read more…
By Rob VogtPerry Pelletier has always been about community service.That’s why he is running for the vacant position on town council.In fact, his motto is “Community. Service. Safety”Pelletier spent 40 years in the RCMP in B.C., Saskatchewan and Alberta.His most recent posting was as sergeant of the Claresholm RCMP detachment, from which he retired a few months ago.Growing up, he … Read more…
SubmittedOur Claresholm TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter AB5256 and Brydon Saunders, our co-facilitator and a 19-year KOPS, are happy to congratulate Marilyn Heyland on receiving a 10-year award for maintaining her KOPS, which is Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly.Marilyn has been in TOPS since the 1960s and was a chapter queen in 1968.She has held numerous positions in TOPS from leader … Read more…
By Tim Bryson WCCHS Cobras footballAn 18-point win might seem comfortable, but it was anything but, as the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Rocky Mountain Rams of Cranbrook 37-19 last Friday, Oct. 2, in high school football action at the Snake Pit.The Rams are football orphans, as … Read more…
By Vicki McLaughlinIn my years at the Local Press, Gordon Scott was the editor.He was dedicated to making it the best paper he could. He was a great teacher and shared his knowledge with all of us.It was because of him, the Kinette Club of Claresholm started our Cystic Fibrosis Annual Walk many years ago.He had always wanted to start … Read more…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Alice Black, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Gail will be lovingly remembered by her husband, George Black Sr.; children, Cindy Bodi and George Black Jr.; grandchildren, Alex McGaffin, Steven Bodi, Ryan Parisian, Amanda Bodi, Amanda McGaffin, Nathaniel Black, Kelly Black, Gabriel Black, and Violet Black; and great-grandchildren, … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm opened a new chapter in its hockey history as the Claresholm Cowboys stepped on the ice for their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League.The Cowboys hosted the Three Hills Titans at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26, winning by a score of 8-3.Mario Hernandez-Mellin scored the first goal in Claresholm Cowboy history at 13:08, … Read more…