By Rob VogtA $3.4 million addition to the Claresholm General Hospital is making a huge difference in care patients brought in by ambulances are receiving.A new ambulance bay has been built which is able to accommodate emergency medical services vehicles of all sizes.This bay replaces the old one where the ceiling was too low for ambulances to drive inside.That meant … Read more…
By Rob VogtSkaters from the Claresholm Skating Club returned from a weekend event in Lethbridge with a number of medals.The skaters participated in the Lethbridge Frozen Fest 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 20, and achieved the following results:• Emma Chatterton, bronze in STAR2 Freeskate.• Armani Scott, bronze in STAR2 Freeskate.• Minnie Toone, silver in STAR2 Freeskate.• Jordi McLean, bronze in STAR1 … Read more…
By Alexis Way, Willow Creek 4-H District and Fort Macleod Midnight Riders 4-H Horse ClubThe Willow Creek 4-H District hosted a curling bonspiel and dance on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Claresholm Curling Club.The event was open to clubs, 4-H members in the 4-H South Region of Alberta.Each club in our district was represented at the bonspiel, as well, we … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder returned from their Christmas break with a vengeance, smothering Brooks in their lone Tier-3 game in weekend Central Alberta Hockey League action.The Thunder hosted Brooks on Sunday, Jan. 7, winning by a score of 7-1, coming within just under two minutes of shutting them out.Claresholm took control early, pouring in three goals in the … Read more…
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…
Allison McKee – The Whole You Usually, I am fine coming up with a topic for a column. I now spend most of my time immersed in the mental and physical health literature and new research, so there is always something exciting (at least to me) to write about and bring to this weekly column.If you’ve followed from the beginning, … Read more…
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…