Willow Creek Composite high school sends off grads in style

By Rob VogtIt was a day to celebrate 12 years of hard work and achievement.Willow Creek Composite High School held their graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 1, sending the grads off in style.Valedictorian Anderson Leishman used his experiences as a distance runner in his valedictory address.“I love to run,” he said.Recently, he competed in his first ultramarathon, which is any race greater … Read more

Stavely Elementary School named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School

By Rob VogtStavely Elementary School has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education.At the school’s track and field day on May 29, Leanne Watson, principal of the school, told students, their families, and staff they had achieved this recognition.“We had to go through a test to see if we are a Lighthouse school,” she said … Read more

Claresholm library receives special award

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Public Library has received a prestigious award for its popular “Harry Potter Experience”.The Chinook Arch Regional Library System recently presented its 2024 READ Awards based on excellence in library service, collaboration, innovation, community benefit, and transferability to other libraries. This year’s awards were focused on the criteria of how libraries are attracting patrons back into their buildings.“It … Read more

High School baseball Cobras end playoff run

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras baseball team wrapped up their season this past weekend with Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier-2 championship playoffs.The Cobras opened the playoffs in Cardston against Notre Dame on Thursday, May 23, losing by a score of 13-3, due in part to eight runs in the first inning.Notre Dame jumped out … Read more

Wildfire cleanup tips

Picture the scenario where you must suddenly abandon all your responsibilities, gather your children, and evacuate your residence. This fear is shared by 57 per cent of Albertan residents, as revealed in a recent survey conducted by First Onsite Property Restoration.  Edmontonian Curtis Azevedo has seen much devastation from wildfires, floods and other disasters in his role as Quality Assurance … Read more

‘Whispers at the Manor’ takes the stage next week

By Rob VogtLive theatre will take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre next week as SUCH Drama presents “Whispers at the Manor”.Performances are May 22 through May 24 at 7 p.m., with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 25.The musical was written by local writer Annalisa Harrison who is also the production’s stage manager.She describes “Whispers at … Read more