Sutherland, Norma

Norma Mae Sutherland passed away quietly on May 1, 2024 at the age of 95.She was born on June 21, 1928, in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. Norma was a loving and playful woman with a great sense of humor, known for her ability to connect with others.Norma had a fulfilling career as a nurse and graduated with a BS in Nursing … Read more

M.D. approves drag race on de-commissioned airport runway

By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved a request from the Lethbridge Street Wheelers Car Club to hold a drag race on the de-commissioned runway at the Claresholm airport in September.At its May 22 meeting, M.D. council heard from Raiden Higa and Lauren Vander Woude from the car club making the request.Higa said they would like to … Read more

Claresholm library receives special award

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Public Library has received a prestigious award for its popular “Harry Potter Experience”.The Chinook Arch Regional Library System recently presented its 2024 READ Awards based on excellence in library service, collaboration, innovation, community benefit, and transferability to other libraries. This year’s awards were focused on the criteria of how libraries are attracting patrons back into their buildings.“It … Read more

High School baseball Cobras end playoff run

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras baseball team wrapped up their season this past weekend with Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier-2 championship playoffs.The Cobras opened the playoffs in Cardston against Notre Dame on Thursday, May 23, losing by a score of 13-3, due in part to eight runs in the first inning.Notre Dame jumped out … Read more

Wildfire cleanup tips

Picture the scenario where you must suddenly abandon all your responsibilities, gather your children, and evacuate your residence. This fear is shared by 57 per cent of Albertan residents, as revealed in a recent survey conducted by First Onsite Property Restoration.  Edmontonian Curtis Azevedo has seen much devastation from wildfires, floods and other disasters in his role as Quality Assurance … Read more