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…
By Rob Vogt As the sound of singing filled the air at West Meadow Elementary School last week, it was just a small taste of what the Claresholm Community Singers will be offering with their Christmas concerts later this week.The Community Singers were at the school on Thursday, Dec. 5, where choir member and retired teacher Daryl Sutter introduced the group.“We’re … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder advanced all the way to the “A” final of their home hockey tournament on the weekend, before falling to a familiar foe.The Thunder hosted a tournament on Dec. 6 to 8 at Claresholm Arena, attracting teams from Calgary and Okotoks.The Thunder opened play on Saturday, Dec. 7, defeating the Okotoks Oilers by a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt You don’t have to go too far to experience the beauty and history in this region.To help you with that, local author Rob Steel has published his first book, “Dirt Trails and Back Roads” that takes the reader on a journey through the west through a series of vignettes.“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” said the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The sights and sounds of the season will be all over downtown Claresholm as the 25th annual Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the festive season this Friday night, Dec. 6.The event goes from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and is put on by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce, the Claresholm Local Press, and Welcoming Claresholm.“It’s … Read more…