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Hawthorne, Diane

September 1, 1923 – June 12, 2022 It is with numerous emotions (now Britishly permitted) that the family of Diane sadly announce that she has decided not to wait for the 100 year salutation from HRH Queen Elizabeth, but rather to depart.Born Olive Mollie Reed September 1, 1923 at Blakeney, Norfolk, England, daughter of Alice Reed.Diane “alias” Olive Mollie lost … Read more

Remembrance Day guest speaker discusses importance of service

By Rob Vogt Being a member of the Canadian Armed Forces can be hard, but it is a rewarding experience.That was just part of the message delivered by the guest speaker at Willow Creek Composite High School’s Remembrance Day service on Thursday, Nov. 7.Corporal Brittany Gallaway of the 20th Independent Field Battery Artillery Unit in Lethbridge, and a member of … Read more

Volleyball Cobra girls wrap up home schedule

By Rob Vogt It was seniors’ night for the Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ volleyball team, as they said goodbye to two graduating Grade 12 players.The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe Flyers in their regular season home finale on Tuesday, Nov. 5.Before the teams played though, Cobra Head Coach JoAnna Sutter recognized Sadie Lybbert and Paiton Hurlburt … Read more

RCMP offer tips to keep pedestrians safe this winter

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm RCMP is offering a number of tips for pedestrians to stay safe this winter.They issued a release on Oct. 30 explaining that as the winter months approach and the days grow shorter, staying safe as a pedestrian becomes even more important. Reduced visibility, icy sidewalks, and snow-covered streets can increase the risks for those walking near … Read more

Cobras advance to provincial semi-finals with win over Bow Valley

By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football team The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team won their seventh straight game and advanced to the 3A provincial football semi-finals, and south final, with a 34-22 win over a stubborn Bow Valley Bobcat squad from Cochrane, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the University of Lethbridge community field.In the week before … Read more