By Jasmine Santos, WCCHSThe Southern Alberta Interscholastic Leaders (SAIL) held their conference on May 22 at Lethbridge College with various student leaders from all around Southern Alberta who share the same passion for improving their schools and communities. The day was filled with ideas and inspiration as various topics were shared by the presenting students. Student leaders showcased what being … Read more…
By Rob VogtJunior “A’ hockey is coming to Claresholm and the new team is holding a contest to pick a name for the team.The National Junior “A’ Hockey League announced on May 8 that it has come to terms on a facility agreement with the Town of Claresholm.The addition of Claresholm to the league’s South Division, with league play to … Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Tim Bryson, Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team is in need of a boost to its numbers in order to make the 28-player minimum for 12-a-side football.Previously, we’d go into a season like this looking to pull in a few more players in September, but this year, there is a hard minimum … Read more…