By Rob Vogt After a week of uncertainty and misinformation, it was business as usual yesterday for the Soup Bowl at the Claresholm Social Centre.Last week, a post went out on social media at 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 14, that the “The Soup Bowl is permanently closed.”The comment sent shockwaves throughout the community for the dozens upon dozens of people … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was a successful road trip to Fort Macleod for the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” and “B” boys basketball teams, as both returned with wins.The Cobras paid a visit to F.P. Walshe on Tuesday, Jan. 14, where the “B” boys needed overtime to secure a 52-46 win.Scoring for the Cobras were Laiken Sabey with 21 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Thunder Under-18 came close in two home games in Tier-3 Central Alberta Hockey League on the weekend.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, dropping a hard-fought 6-4 decision.Pincher Creek led 5-1 after the first period, with the Thunder goal coming off the stick of Ty McLean with just 10 seconds … Read more…
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…