By Rob Vogt Operation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has begun, providing a chance to help children in less fortunate parts of the world.Annette Bordeleau, the church community connect volunteer, said the shoeboxes help children.People can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies; Your Dollar Store With More; Willow Creek Quilts; Flowers on 49th; The Hive; ATB Financial; Peace Lutheran Church; … Read more…
By Rob Vogt By all accounts, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was a successful program for the Town of Claresholm.Officials with Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism were recently in Claresholm where they were updated on the program.Claresholm was one of 11 communities in Canada approved for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program, and the only community to be … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Not only is Stavely Elementary School developing the leaders of tomorrow today, but it is also becoming a leader among leaders.On Thursday, Oct. 10, the school hosted a Thanksgiving Feast, inviting those who have contributed to the school community.Among those attending the feast, were representatives of the Horizon School Division, invited in to observe the leadership culture … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Cobras peewee football team punched their ticket to the second round of playoffs with a thrilling win at home last week.The Cobras hosted the Cardston Cougars under the lights at the “Snake Pit” at the Willow Creek Composite High School field on Thursday, Oct. 10, winning by a score of 28-14.Thomas Baird got Claresholm on … Read more…
By Rob VogtAnyone interested in playing pool, is invited to check out the new pool tables at the Claresholm Social Centre and learn about the new league being formed.The social centre will be hosting an open house on Oct. 24 and 25 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., where everyone can check out the pool tables and the new lighting, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Community Centre main hall and meeting room will be closed from mid-January to mid-April for renovations.The lodge room hall will be available for bookings as usual.On Sept. 9, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for $405,000 plus GST to Nitro Construction of Lethbridge County for the upgrade project.Carmelle Steel, of the Claresholm Community Centre board of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras peewee football team sent their fans home happy with a thrilling win under the lights last week.The Cobras hosted the Cardston Cougars on Thursday, Sept. 26, winning by a score of 14-7 at the Snake Pit on the Willow Creek Composite High School field.After a scoreless first quarter, the Cougars struck in the second period … Read more…