By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for The Best of Claresholm awards.“We want to help recognize outstanding contributions businesses make throughout the year,” said Jordie Bronson, president of the chamber of commerce.He added the chamber has re-defined some of the categories, hoping to get a little broader participation. The categories are:Community Builder AwardThis category is … Read more…
1975 – 2024 On Friday, September 6 Karen Wold (née Bauer), beloved wife of 24 years and mother of a sterling young man, went to bed with love in her heart and a prayer on her lips…then died in the night of unknown causes.Karen was a woman of profound faith and deep prayerfulness. She was passionate for what is true, … Read more…
By Rob VogtEveryone carries a backpack with them full of their own experiences, and no one knows what is in another’s backpack.That was the message guest speaker Sam Demma brought to students at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday, Sept. 20.They were also joined by a busload of students from Livingstone School in Lundbreck.Demma opened by sharing a story.He … Read more…
By Rob VogtJunior “A” hockey will be making its debut Friday night when the Claresholm Junior “A” Thunder take to the ice against the Vulcan Rampage.The expansion Thunder are entering their first season in the National Junior Hockey League, and head coach and general manager Jeremy LeBlanc is busy assembling his squad for the home opener.The roster currently has about 15 players, … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance to enjoy some great, homemade baking and support a worthy cause all at the same time.The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society held a bake sale in the parking lot of the animal shelter on Sunday, Sept. 22, where people could buy some baked goods and meet some of the animals in the shelter.Proceeds from the … Read more…
By Rob VogtBoys volleyball returned to Willow Creek Composite High School last week after an absence of years.The Cobras hosted the Noble Central High School Blades of Nobleford on Thursday, Sept. 19, getting better with each set, but losing by a score of 3-1.The Cobras fell behind early, losing the first set by a score 25-21, and the second set … Read more…
By Mickey DumontWith the harvest well in hand, it’s the time of year prognosticating producers look through their crystal balls at their crops to try once again to predict what the harvest outcome is.Asked if the harvest is looking above or below average, Municipal District of Willow Creek Agricultural Service Board Member at Large for the Central Region Josh Fankhauser … Read more…