By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Social Centre opened its door to the public this weekend to show everyone what they have to offer.The centre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 14, and centre president Marian Rooney said they wanted to let people know about the different activities going on.Just some of those activities include:• Quilting;• Mahjong;• Chair yoga and nia … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamIt’s been an unusual start to an unusual season, but in the end, the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team was back in action this past week with a scrimmage win over Brooks and a loss to provincial power Cardston.During the spring, the team struggled to get numbers out to practice … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Community Centre came alive withy song and dance this past weekend as the Claresholm Arts Society held auditions for their production of “Mary Poppins”.Auditions were held on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, with the cast announced earlier this week.“Mary Poppins” will take it audience on a trip to 1910 England.Jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces everyone … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was war down at the Claresholm Industrial Airport this past weekend.The Street Wheelers Car Club of Lethbridge hosted “Race Warz”, a one-eighth mile drag race on Saturday, Sept. 7, attracting about 100 racers and an estimated crowd in excess of 500 people.Dean Parker is the treasurer of the Street Wheelers, and said the short answer for having … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras bantam football team ran into a bigger, stronger, more experienced team this past weekend.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Cougars at the “Snake Pit” at the Willow Creek Composite High School field on Saturday, Sept. 7, losing by a score of 34-12.Claresholm was first on the scoreboard as Grayson McClung scored a touchdown to make the … Read more…
By Rob VogtBy all accounts, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was a successful program for the Town of Claresholm.Officials with Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism were in Claresholm last week 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 VogtIt was 44 years ago when a man with a prosthetic right leg dipped that foot in the Atlantic Ocean to start his run across Canada.Calling it the “Marathon of Hope”, Terry Fox aimed to raise money – $1 for each Canadian – and awareness of cancer and cancer research.Unfortunately, his cancer reappeared in his lungs, forcing him … Read more…