By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 13, Cass Klapp was named the female athlete of the year, and Zak Wright was named male athlete of the year.Jessica Mackin was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while Anderson Leishman was … Read more…
January 29, 1942 – May 24, 2024It is with great sadness that we, the family of Ross Cameron, announce his passing. Ross passed away peacefully at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in the early morning hours of Friday, May 24, 2024.Ross was born to Harold and Mary Cameron on January 29, 1942, the second of six children, in the … Read more…
In loving memory of Bernard “Bernie” George Sim who passed away peacefully at the Claresholm General hospital surrounded by friends and family at the age of 73 on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after he fought a hard battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his loving wife Patricia, his father Norman, and his mother Francis. He is survived by his … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe community of Granum and beyond is rallying to help a local couple who have given so much of themselves to the community, and are now facing a serious situation.In the early morning hours of May 3, unknown suspect(s) went to J.P.’s Petro and General Store in Granum to steal fuel. In the process, hoses were damaged, causing … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe hard work of the students, families and staff at Stavely Elementary School has been rewarded with a prestigious award.On June 4, it was announced Stavely Elementary School was selected from hundreds of applications to receive an Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Literacy Fund Grant.Because of the hard work the school has done to champion literacy in their … Read more…
By Jasmine Santos, WCCHSThe Southern Alberta Interscholastic Leaders (SAIL) held their conference on May 22 at Lethbridge College with various student leaders from all around Southern Alberta who share the same passion for improving their schools and communities. The day was filled with ideas and inspiration as various topics were shared by the presenting students. Student leaders showcased what being … Read more…
By Rob VogtJunior “A’ hockey is coming to Claresholm and the new team is holding a contest to pick a name for the team.The National Junior “A’ Hockey League announced on May 8 that it has come to terms on a facility agreement with the Town of Claresholm.The addition of Claresholm to the league’s South Division, with league play to … Read more…