For more than 21 years, Rob Vogt has covered sports at Willow Creek Composite High School.The editor of the Claresholm Local Press was recently recognized by the Alberta Schools Athletic Association with the 2023 Media Recognition Award for those years of service to high school athletics in Alberta.The award was presented at a ceremony on June 15 in Nisku, where … Read more…
By Rob VogtLethbridge College wants to prepare its students for all the opportunities and challenges they will face when they enter the workforce.On Friday, June 16, the college held “Road to Ready” an engagement session at the town office and multi-use community building hosted by Brad Donaldson, the college’s president and chief executive officer.He explained the session was part of … Read more…
By Rob VogtTwo citizens, one a resident of Claresholm and the other a business owner in town, have concerns about the conduct and behaviour on social media of some town councillors, and request everyone to be respectful going forward.Bonnie Henry and Nikki Thom appeared as a delegation at town council’s June 12 meeting toexpress their concerns.Henry explained she grew up … Read more…
By Rob VogtWest Meadow Elementary School is developing the leaders of tomorrow – today.The school has adopted the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and infused them into all aspects of learning at the school.On Wednesday, May 31, the school hosted a leadership day, welcoming in family, friends, supporters of the school, community partners and the public.It featured an assembly … Read more…
Linderman named 2022 citizen of the year for Claresholm By Rob VogtKaren Linderman is the 2022 Claresholm citizen of the year.She was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre ion May 30 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Roxanne Thompson, last year’s citizen of the year, made the presentation.She said … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm and District Family and Community Support Services will help out seniors wherever they can.Starla Alder, community outreach coordinator, said they provide a bridge from the seniors’ community to the resources they need.She and Barbara Bell, director of Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services will help seniors fill out government forms and help guide them through … Read more…
By Rob VogtBrenda Halliwell has a passion for helping people.The native of Claresholm, and daughter of Pius and Mel Wilhauk, is trying to bring some of the experience she earned on Gabriola Island to her hometown.Halliwell is organizing “The Soup Bowl”, which has its first date on June 13 at the Claresholm Social Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.“The … Read more…