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…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Community Centre main hall and meeting room will be closed from mid-January to mid-April for renovations.However, the lodge room hall will be available for bookings as usual.Renovations began on Monday, Jan. 20 and will go tentatively until April 13.Back on Sept. 9, Claresholm town council awarded a contract for $405,000 plus GST to Nitro Construction … Read more…
By Rob Vogt After a week of uncertainty and misinformation, it was business as usual yesterday for the Soup Bowl at the Claresholm Social Centre.Last week, a post went out on social media at 8:50 p.m. on Jan. 14, that the “The Soup Bowl is permanently closed.”The comment sent shockwaves throughout the community for the dozens upon dozens of people … Read more…