By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under-11 Thunder remain atop the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Blue Division after two more home wins on the weekend.The Thunder hosted Coaldale on Saturday, Feb. 8, winning by a score of 6-4.Courtland Blake opened the scoring for Claresholm, assisted by Quinn McIntyre and Lincoln Groves, but Coaldale tied the game just over two minutes … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It will be an evening of information for women on their heart and on how to stay healthy.The second annual Women and Heart Disease Information Night takes place next Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Claresholm Social Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Organizer Mary Holgate will start the evening at 6 p.m., sharing her story of the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was easily the most exciting basketball game of the season.The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls’ basketball team staged a last-minute comeback to tie their game against Matthew Halton High School of Pincher Creek, then won it in overtime.The Cobras hosted Hawks on Friday, Jan. 31, winning by a score of 19-16.Pincher Creek … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was a busy time to start a new job but Shea Mellow said her first months as principal of West Meadow Elementary School were all she could ask for.“It’s been great,” she said.Coming in December, which can be the busiest month of the year, brought its own challenges.“The staff was very welcoming, very open-minded about new … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services wants to see what the community’s views are on housing and services.To that end, they have engaged the Rural Development Network on the Claresholm and Area Housing and Services Needs Estimation Project.Barbara Bell, director of Family and Community Support Services, said they have been planning the project awhile and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt A long-time Stavely volunteer has been honoured with a special award from the Province of Alberta.On Jan. 9, Dale Ohler was recognized with an Alberta Northern Lights award for supporting youth and the community as a volunteer with numerous organizations.“Through a lifetime of service that has included overcoming numerous personal challenges, Dale Ohler has demonstrated the kind … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team swept through their home tournament, with three wins to take the championship.The Cobras hosted teams from Pincher Creek, Vauxhall, and Bow Island for the one-day tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25.Claresholm opened with a 41-19 win over Matthew Halton High School of Pincher Creek.Scoring for the Cobras … Read more…