By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer With rural crime seemingly on the increase, the local MLA is looking at ways to address the situation. Pat Stier, MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, has teamed up with his federal counterpart John Barlow, MP for Foothills, on a series of public meetings around their shared constituency, including sessions in Okotoks and Fort Macleod. “We’re going to … Read more…
Garrett Green, of Meeting Creek, Alberta, turned in this winning ride to win the fifth annual Chad Besplug Invitational Bull Riding at the Claresholm Agriplex on Saturday, Feb. 24. It was the second year in a row Green won the event. For full coverage please see page nine.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting is coming up, and they will be looking for a new president, vice-president and directors. At their Feb. 21 meeting, chamber members were asked to spread the word about the organization and encourage anyone they think may be a good executive member to either … Read more…
Christ the King Catholic Church celebrated Shrove Tuesday, the last day before Lent, with a pancake supper on Feb. 13. Here, Bob Milton, deputy grand knight of the local Knights of Columbus, cooks up some pancakes.
With the Winter Olympics taking place right now in Pyeongchang County, South Korea West Meadow Elementary School decided to hold their own Winter Olympics both inside and outdoors on Friday, Feb. 16, featuring everything from curling and a flag relay, to speed skating, skiing, biathlon and much, much more. Here are Tyce DeJong, Zoey Chiasson, Jewel Simpson, and Shaya Davis … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ basketball team played three tough games in their home tournament this past weekend. The Cobras welcomed teams from Fort Macleod, Eagle Butte, Edmonton, Kainai, Picture Butte, Foremost and Pincher Creek for their annual Cobra Classic basketball tournament on Feb. 16 and 17. Claresholm opened the … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The Saskatoon Blades, themselves, from one of the greatest hockey towns in Canada, took part in a skills competition with Claresholm Minor Hockey players of all ages Saturday, Feb. 17. It took until last May to set the visit up with the Western Hockey League (WHL) team. Jason Bishoff of Claresholm Minor Hockey, worked … Read more…