By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team completed a perfect season in the South West Junior High Athletic Association by winning the post-season tournament this past weekend after finishing unbeaten and first in the regular season.The Cobras hosted the post-season tournament on Feb. 16 and 17 welcoming teams from Nanton, Fort Macleod, two … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe message was clear: women need to look out for each other and look after themselves.More than 60 women gathered at the Claresholm Social Centre on Saturday, Feb. 17, for a “Women and heart disease awareness evening” presented by the social centre and Mary Holgate.The evening featured a number of guest speakers covering various aspects of heart health.Heart … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere is a safe place in Claresholm where youth can go – the teen centre.“It gives kids something to do,” said William Allan, youth leader.The teen centre runs in the mezzanine of the Claresholm Arena, that’s up the stairs, on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.It is an opportunity for youth to go somewhere safe to relax, hang … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt is not always how you start but how you finish, and the Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys’ basketball team finished strong in their final game of a tournament they hosted this past weekend.The Cobras welcomed teams from Fort Macleod, Brooks, High River, Cardston, Coalhurst, and two from Taber for the tournament held Feb. 9 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe community came together last week to help one of its own.Hundreds of people gathered at the Claresholm Arena Friday night, Feb. 2, for “Bring the Thunder for Tristen”, a fundraiser for Tristen Mackin, a local man recovering from serious injuries sustained during a recent rollover truck accident.“I don’t know how you put into words how people have … Read more…
By Sgt. Perry Pelletier – Claresholm RCMP Detachment The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of January, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded. Traffic related• Four traffic collisions resulting in non-fatal injuries;• Seven reportable traffic collisions;• … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was an emotional night at the Claresholm Arena last Friday, when the Claresholm Under-18 Thunder were playing for more than a two points in the standings.Instead, on this night they were playing for Tristen Mackin who, not too long ago, had also worn the Thunder jersey.Recently, Mackin suffered serious injuries in a truck rollover, and the game … Read more…