By Rob Vogt At the start of December, a new principal will be arriving at West Meadow Elementary School.On Nov. 19, the Livingstone Range School Division announced Shea Mellow has been named principal of West Meadow Elementary School in Claresholm, beginning Dec. 2.Mellow holds Bachelor of Fine Arts and Education degrees and a Master’s of Educational Leadership from the University … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder sit alone atop the Tier-6 Blue Division of the Central Alberta Hockey League after the opening weekend of action.The Thunder travelled to Vulcan on Sunday, Nov. 24, coming home with a 6-5 victory.Claresholm jumped out a 2-0 lead with two goals by Alonso Quinteros Alvarez, one unassisted, the other assisted by Brooklyn MacPherson … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The provincial government is introducing a new auto insurance system it claims will provide better and faster services to Albertans while reducing auto insurance premiums.The government announced on Nov. 21 that, after hearing from more than 16,000 Albertans through an online survey about their priorities for auto insurance policies, it is introducing a new privately delivered, care-focused … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Cell phones, television and radio channels, and much more will light up at 1:55 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 20), with an emergency alert test.On Nov. 18, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued a statement on the upcoming Alberta Emergency Alert test, explaining that on Nov. 20, Alberta will be participating in a test … Read more…
By Rob Vogt As people gathered at Raymond’s Restaurant in Nanton on Saturday night, they were looking not only to enjoy the Chinese food buffet but a night of comedy.Since June, monthly comedy shows, including an open mic session, have been taking place.They have been organized by Aaron Cheshire of Stavely.“I want to get the community together and showcase their … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ volleyball team closed out their season with a trip to the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 2A South Zone playoffs in Lethbridge.The Cobras were ranked sixth of seven teams in the South Zone.Since only six teams play in the South Zone tournament, the Cobras had to play a challenge or … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A Stavely man is facing several charges after the RCMP recovered stolen property following a suspicious vehicle investigation.On Nov. 15 , the police issued a release stating on Nov. 6, 2024 at about 10:45 p.m., the High River RCMP responded to a call regarding a suspicious vehicle that appeared to be lurking and checking out other vehicles.The … Read more…