By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Thunder Alumni is now accepting applications for its grants program.Two years ago, the inaugural Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament generated more than $31,000 and is investing that back into the community.They supported organizations such as the Claresholm Child Care Society; Claresholm Animal Rescue Society; Claresholm Food Bank; Shop of Wonders: Willow Creek Composite High School … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Students and staff at Granum School got a glimpse into what life was like at the school 30 years ago.On Dec. 17, at an assembly of students, staff and community members, a time capsule was opened.Two Grade 9 students, Seth Brobbel and August Litchfield, were cleaning out a storage area and found the time capsule.The school waited … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Hockey teams from across Southern Alberta descended on the Claresholm Arena for a tournament this past weekend hosted by the Claresholm Under-9 Thunder.The Thunder hosted two teams from Coaldale; two teams from Airdrie; Foothills; and Lethbridge.The focus in U-9 hockey is learning the game so the hockey was four-on-four with a goalie and two 24-minute periods; continuous … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting grant applications for the Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action Grants Programs.The foundation issued a release on Monday explaining the Community Priorities Fund, which was established in 1966 and exists due to donours who wish to see their gifts … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Leanne Watson has come full circle in her education journey.The principal of Stavely Elementary School started her teaching career in Stavely and has finished it there.She has accepted a position with the Alberta Teachers Association, and her last day was this past Monday, Jan. 5.However, her last day with students was Dec. 19, capping an emotional final … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity boys’ basketball team opened their home schedule with a win last week.The Cobras hosted the Coaldale Christian Titans on Monday, Dec. 9, winning by a score of 69-57.Claresholm led 30-15 after one quarter, trailed 41-39 at the half, and led 61-48 after three quarters.Scoring for the Cobras were Briggs … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Christmas Hamper program is on again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner.Roxanne Thompson, retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper.She suspects with … Read more…