The birds have been flying at Willow Creek Composite High School as both the junior high and high school badminton seasons are well under way.The junior high zone qualifiers were in Lethbridge on April 12, with the following teams attending:• Boys singles, Cody Ellis and Jaxson Smith.• Boys doubles, Liam Schuler and Harry Cui; Brady Slovak and Rafa Kuswoyo; and … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fort Macleod RCMP recorded an 89 per cent increase in cases under the federal Mental Health Act in 2024 over 2023. A five-year report submitted to MD of Willow Creek council reveals 149 cases in 2024 versus 79 in 2023. “In your Fort Macleod statistics on the Mental Health Act, compared to 2022, 2023, … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An RCMP report covering January to December 2020-’24 shows a 14 per cent increase in criminal activity in Claresholm, but just eight per cent in comparison to 2023. The report shows 484 total criminal code offences in 2020; 476 in 2021, 510 in 2022, 513 in 2023 and 553 in 2024 for the 14 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was chance to renew friendships, relive old memories, and engage in some friendly competition on the ice, all while raising funds for several worthy community organizations.The second Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament took to the ice from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30 at Claresholm Arena.Opening ceremonies were held on Friday afternoon, emceed by Mike … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce undertook a variety of activities over the past year.Approximately 30 people gathered at Casa Roma Pizza and Steakhouse for the chamber’s annual general meeting on March 26.President Jordie Bronson then lead everyone through a review of the chamber’s activities during the 2024-2025 year. March 2024The chamber held their annual general … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was a crash course in pruning trees that provided a lot of useful information.Arborist Jordie Bronson discussed the ins and outs of pruning trees with the 35 or so people who gathered at the Claresholm Social Centre for the first in a gardening series on Tuesday, March 25, co-hosted by the Town of Claresholm recreation department … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A proposal for downtown open markets this summer was approved by the Town of Claresholm council.Question: How can the town improve downtown foot traffic, support local businesses, attract tourism, and generate funds for community events without placing a financial burden on small businesses.Answer: create a recurring downtown open market.A recent downtown business survey … Read more…