The monster mash
The Claresholm Social Centre hosted a Halloween-themed music party on Sunday, Oct. 26, attracting more than 30 people to listen to some great local music. Here, Rod Venables and Shelly Hughes perform. Photo by Rob Vogt
Community
Group sewing quilts for residential school survivors
By Rob Vogt A quilt can be a powerful tool, not just providing warmth but comfort and a sense of security. A group of quilters in Claresholm has joined a national effort to make quilts for the survivors of residential schools and other trauma. “Sew 4 Fun” of Claresholm is lead by Angie George, who said Quilts for Survivors was started in 2021 … Read more…
Under-11 Thunder win two tiering games
The Thunder hosted Kainai on Saturday, Oct. 25, winning by a score of 20-6. Scoring for Claresholm were Tegan Riley with four goals and three assists; Lincoln Groves with four goals and an assist; Corbin Moyer with two goals and an assist; Xander Herman and Houston Thom with a goal and two assists each; Heath Flynn and Stanley Thompson each … Read more…
Mayor, four of five incumbents re-elected in Claresholm
By Rob Vogt The people have spoken, and they are giving the mayor and four out of five incumbents another term on Claresholm town council. Elections were held on Monday, Oct. 11, for mayor and town council in Claresholm and Nanton; councillors in Division 2 and 5 of the Municipal District of Willow Creek; and trustees in Ward 1 of … Read more…
Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign has begun
By Rob Vogt It’s a chance to help children in less fortunate parts of the world. Operation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has started, offering the opportunity to help children across the globe. Annette Bordeleau and Judy Perison are organizing the campaign in Claresholm this year. Bordeleau said people can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies; local churches; Your … Read more…
Claresholm Under-18 Thunder win two weekend tiering games
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under18 Thunder opened tiering play in the Central Alberta Hockey League this past weekend with two big home wins. The Thunder hosted Lethbridge White at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, winning by a score of 6-1. Scoring for Claresholm were Jace Flitton, assisted by Carson Ring and Colby Symens; Austin Davies, assisted by Grayden … Read more…
Candidates running for mayor of Claresholm make their pitch
By Rob Vogt The two men seeking to be mayor of Claresholm were front and centre last week, making their case for ratepayers to choose them.Challenger Lon Hall and incumbent Brad Schlossberger attended a candidates forum the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and the Claresholm Local Press hosted at the Claresholm Community Centre on Oct. 8.It was moderated by … Read more…