M.D. to invite Child Care Society to discuss funding

By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek willinvite the Claresholm Child Care Society to appear as a delegation at council to discuss a fundingrequest to help finish their new playground.At its Dec. 13 meeting, council reviewed a letter from the society explaining the daycare program has been in service since Feb. 29, 1988. They are the only licensed day care … Read more

‘A’ boys take second in Barnwell basketball tournament

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team continued their streak of top-two finishes in tournament play, taking second place at a tournament on the weekend.The Cobras travelled to Barnwell on Dec. 15 and 16 for a tournament that is always competitive.This year was more of the same as the Cobras had three great … Read more

Schools getting into Christmas spirit with concerts

By Rob VogtSchools in Claresholm, Stavely and Granum have been working hard the last few weeks getting ready for their annual Christmas concerts.In Claresholm, West Meadow Elementary School will be hosting their Winter Wonderland Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 21.In order to accommodate everyone who wants to come, there will be two concerts – one at 10 a.m., for families … Read more

High school to take part in electric vehicle challenge

By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School is just one of three schools in Alberta selected to participate in a unique challenge.Edison Motors, of Merritt, B.C, is putting on a competition for high schools that will have each school build an electric go-kart, and compete in a series of challenges.Teacher Mark Oakes said the Edison High School EV Challenge will … Read more

‘A’ boys win Fort Macleod tournament

By Rob VogtIt was the second straight tournament championship for the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team.After winning a tournament in Pincher Creek last weekend, the Cobras travelled to F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod on Dec. 8 and 9, where they won the championship there too.In their first game, against F.P. Walshe, they had … Read more