Author: Staff Writer
Crowd learns more about cost, benefit of alternative energy
By Rob VogtThere are a lot of concerns about solar and wind alternative energy projects and they may not be producing as much electricity as proponents claim.Those were some of the themes of a table talk sponsored by the Alberta Prosperity Project at the Claresholm Social Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 7, that attracted more than 40 people in attendance.Gail Fjordbotten, … Read more…
Teen centre in arena mezzanine for local youth
By Rob VogtThere is a safe place in Claresholm where youth can go – the teen centre.“It gives kids something to do,” said William Allan, youth leader.The teen centre runs in the mezzanine of the Claresholm Arena, that’s up the stairs, on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.It is an opportunity for youth to go somewhere safe to relax, hang … Read more…
Cobra boys defeat Flyers in home tournament
By Rob VogtIt is not always how you start but how you finish, and the Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys’ basketball team finished strong in their final game of a tournament they hosted this past weekend.The Cobras welcomed teams from Fort Macleod, Brooks, High River, Cardston, Coalhurst, and two from Taber for the tournament held Feb. 9 … Read more…
Claresholm’s Got Talent for a good cause
By Rob VogtDo you have a talent you want to show the community? Do you want to help raise money for two great causes?You will have your chance on Saturday, Feb. 24, when Casa Roma Cares hosts “Claresholm’s Talent” Competition.In addition to the competition, the night will feature Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes.People of all ages and talents are welcome … Read more…
The Hype
Hello! We are starting a new feature, The Hype! This monthly Youth Page, will be included the 2nd issue of each month.Please share this with teachers, youth group organizers, leaders, and students, anyone you think has something they can contribute to this feature.Ideas of items that could be submitted are cartoons; artwork; a great English assignment (poem, short story); a … Read more…
Eberl, Florian
Although it is with sadness, we rejoice that Florian Eberl, our Dad and Opa, is in the presence of his Lord and Savior. After a long battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on January 29, 2024, at the Claresholm General Hospital at the age of 94. Florian was born in Innsbruck, Austria on February 18, 1929. … Read more…