By Rob Vogt Starting in the 1880s, after fire department crews returned from a call on horse-drawn equipment, the animals were unable to back into the fire station.Consequently, fire department members were required to take the horses off the equipment, and push it into the bay themselves.Over time, with the development of motorized apparatus, the need to manually move the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Wilow Creek Composite High School cross-country running team was small but mighty, turning in some solid times during their season.The team went to three runs this year.The Bullhorn Run was at Kainai on Sept. 27, where Minnie Toone won bronze in her age category and Coach Michelle Watt brought home a silver medal.Participants were also asked … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It’s in you to give.For a long time that was the call to action to donate blood in Canada.Now, an event is being held in Stavely to renew that call and raise awareness of the need for Canadian Blood Services and stem cell donation.An old-fashioned Stavely dine and dance including a spaghetti supper will take over the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team sent their fans home happy, taking the “B” championship of their home tournament on the weekend.The Cobras welcomed 16 teams from Picture Butte; two from Pincher Creek; Milk River; Nobleford; Coaldale; two from High River; Magrath; Fort Macleod; Bow Island; Stirling; Vulcan; Canmore; and the Crowsnest Pass … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Operation Christmas Child’s annual shoebox campaign has begun, providing a chance to help children in less fortunate parts of the world.Annette Bordeleau, the church community connect volunteer, said the shoeboxes help children.People can pick up regular-sized shoeboxes at local pharmacies; Your Dollar Store With More; Willow Creek Quilts; Flowers on 49th; The Hive; ATB Financial; Peace Lutheran Church; … Read more…
By Rob Vogt By all accounts, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was a successful program for the Town of Claresholm.Officials with Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism were recently in Claresholm 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 Vogt Not only is Stavely Elementary School developing the leaders of tomorrow today, but it is also becoming a leader among leaders.On Thursday, Oct. 10, the school hosted a Thanksgiving Feast, inviting those who have contributed to the school community.Among those attending the feast, were representatives of the Horizon School Division, invited in to observe the leadership culture … Read more…