High school distance runners have solid season

By Rob Vogt The Wilow Creek Composite High School cross-country running team was small but mighty, turning in some solid times during their season.The team went to three runs this year.The Bullhorn Run was at Kainai on Sept. 27, where Minnie Toone won bronze in her age category and Coach Michelle Watt brought home a silver medal.Participants were also asked … Read more

Claresholm RCMP report for the month of September

The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of September, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to being unfounded or not police matters. Traffic related• One reported non-fatal traffic collision.• Seven reportable traffic collisions, with one charge laid.• Four reports … Read more

Event raising awareness of blood, stem cell donation

By Rob Vogt It’s in you to give.For a long time that was the call to action to donate blood in Canada.Now, an event is being held in Stavely to renew that call and raise awareness of the need for Canadian Blood Services and stem cell donation.An old-fashioned Stavely dine and dance including a spaghetti supper will take over the … Read more

Junior varsity Cobras take ‘B’ championship at home tournament

By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team sent their fans home happy, taking the “B” championship of their home tournament on the weekend.The Cobras welcomed 16 teams from Picture Butte; two from Pincher Creek; Milk River; Nobleford; Coaldale; two from High River; Magrath; Fort Macleod; Bow Island; Stirling; Vulcan; Canmore; and the Crowsnest Pass … Read more

Council won’t ask for highway intersection lights

By Mickey Dumont – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In response to a citizen’s request to install traffic lights in the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 520 in Claresholm, Town of Claresholm council decided not to advocate on the resident’s behalf.“With the McDonald’s now being open, I believe it’s appropriate to start a conversation about the intersection of Highway 520 … Read more

Claresholm belongs to strong regional economic alliance

By Rob Vogt Claresholm is one of several communities in southwestern Alberta that make up an innovative regional economic development initiative.The Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance is a group of 15 communities, working together to help each other succeed. According to its website, the corporation is governed by a board of elected representatives from each member community.The real strength of an … Read more

Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign has started

By Rob Vogt Operation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has begun, providing a chance to help children in less fortunate parts of the world.Annette Bordeleau, the church community connect volunteer, said the shoeboxes help children.People can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies; Your Dollar Store With More; Willow Creek Quilts; Flowers on 49th; The Hive; ATB Financial; Peace Lutheran Church; … Read more