By Rob VogtBoys volleyball returned to Willow Creek Composite High School last week after an absence of years.The Cobras hosted the Noble Central High School Blades of Nobleford on Thursday, Sept. 19, getting better with each set, but losing by a score of 3-1.The Cobras fell behind early, losing the first set by a score 25-21, and the second set … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was the perfect day as people came from far and wide to continue the Marathon of Hope.A crowd gathered at the Claresholm Fire Hall on Sunday, Sept. 15, in anticipation of the 44th renewal of the Terry Fox Run.It commemorates the efforts of Terry Fox who endeavoured to run across Canada to raise awareness and funds for … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Social Centre opened its door to the public this weekend to show everyone what they have to offer.The centre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 14, and centre president Marian Rooney said they wanted to let people know about the different activities going on.Just some of those activities include:• Quilting;• Mahjong;• Chair yoga and nia … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamIt’s been an unusual start to an unusual season, but in the end, the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team was back in action this past week with a scrimmage win over Brooks and a loss to provincial power Cardston.During the spring, the team struggled to get numbers out to practice … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Community Centre came alive withy song and dance this past weekend as the Claresholm Arts Society held auditions for their production of “Mary Poppins”.Auditions were held on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, with the cast announced earlier this week.“Mary Poppins” will take it audience on a trip to 1910 England.Jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces everyone … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was war down at the Claresholm Industrial Airport this past weekend.The Street Wheelers Car Club of Lethbridge hosted “Race Warz”, a one-eighth mile drag race on Saturday, Sept. 7, attracting about 100 racers and an estimated crowd in excess of 500 people.Dean Parker is the treasurer of the Street Wheelers, and said the short answer for having … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras bantam football team ran into a bigger, stronger, more experienced team this past weekend.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Cougars at the “Snake Pit” at the Willow Creek Composite High School field on Saturday, Sept. 7, losing by a score of 34-12.Claresholm was first on the scoreboard as Grayson McClung scored a touchdown to make the … Read more…