The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen you are out and about town, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is asking a simple favour – can you look for snow angel signs?If you see one, can you spare just a few minutes to shovel snow for someone who just may not be able to do that themselves.Claresholm and District Family and Community … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs the temperatures drop, the snow falls and it begins to look and feel a lot more like winter, it sets the perfect stage for one thing – Winterfest.The annual event will take over the inside and outside of the Claresholm Community Centre this Saturday, Feb. 21.Winterfest starts at 2 p.m. with a wide variety of things to … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council is calling on the provincial government to immediately pause implementation of recent changes to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, or AISH, and to undertake meaningful, accessible consultation with stakeholders.The decision came at town council’s Feb. 9 meeting, after a report from Barbara Bell, manager of Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.She said … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was an emotional Sunday night down at Stavely Arena as a hockey club and community paid tribute to three players who lost their lives in a motor vehicle crash on Feb. 2.Family, friends, and supporters from across the hockey community gathered on Feb. 8 to pay tribute to the memory of Southern Alberta Mustang players Caden Fine, … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs a new year gets into full swing, the Municipal District of Willow Creek has reviewed the 2026 calendar and requires a number of changes to meeting dates.At its Jan. 14 meeting, council agreed to make the following changes to council meeting dates in 2026:• May 6 instead of May 13.• Aug. 19 instead of Aug. 26.• Nov … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP responded to a suspected bomb threat at Willow Creek Composite High School last week, that had the entire school evacuate to the Claresholm Community Centre.In the end, it turned out to be a false alarm.The Claresholm RCMP reported that on Jan. 30, at 11 a.m., they responded to a report of a bomb threat at Willow … Read more…