By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer You may soon be able to watch the proceedings of town council meetings in the comfort of your own computer or smart phone. At its Nov. 14 meeting, Claresholm town council gave the go ahead to proceed with setting up livestreaming of council meetings, after hearing a report from Marian Carlson, the town’s chief … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer More than 40 years ago Joyce Mayled helped start Meals On Wheels. Now, she has come full circle and received Meals On Wheels herself. Since 1976, food services at the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions have been preparing meals that were delivered to people in their homes by volunteers. “Over 40 years … Read more…
Ethan Perry (#17), of the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team, stretches across the goal line for what turned out to be he winning points in the south final against W.R. Myers of Taber on Saturday, Nov. 18.
The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras advanced to their third Tier-4 provincial football final in four seasons with a hard-fought 21-9 win over arch-rival W.R. Myers of Taber last Saturday, Nov. 18, in Claresholm. With the win, the Cobras set themselves for the sweetest road trip in high school football; a trip to the Alberta Bowl in Lacombe for … Read more…
When the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras take on the Cold Lake Royals in the provincial football final this Saturday, it will have special interest for me. My ties to Cold Lake are deep. When I was in university, my house league football team was loaded with Royals – the entire right side of my offensive line, and two wide … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP is encouraging everyone to lock their vehicles. The police would like to remind residents to remain vigilant about locking their vehicles and keeping belongings out of sight throughout the winter months. Please do not leave vehicles unattended and unlocked, and do not leave keys in your vehicle at any time, including while … Read more…
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer About 50 men from Claresholm served in the Canadian Navy in the Second World War. The only one of those killed in battle was remembered at the annual Veteran’s Banquet at the Royal Canadian Legion, Claresholm Branch, last Sunday, Nov. 5. That history was presented by Rae Trimble, who is related to that sailor, … Read more…