By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterBullies have to be stopped whether it is an individual or a country.That was the message Veteran Herb Johnson brought to the students at Stavely Elementary School when he spoke at the school’s Remembrance Day service on Nov. 4.He asked students if they knew why on Nov. 11 people wore poppies, saw war movies … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterWillow Creek Composite High School recognized academic achievement recently with their annual awards.After a year where no awards were handed out in-person, the school honoured academic achievement with a celebration in the school common area on Oct. 26.The 2021-2022 school year award winners are:Stavely Elks Lodge #112for Grade 7• Parker Bishoff, Kobe Zhang, Briggs … Read more…
Steve Harmer brought his motivational magic show to the students of West Meadow Elementary School on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Harmer uses magic to impart lessons on kindness and gratitude. Here, from left are Delta Heggie, Harmer, and Colton Cutler, watching as the magician pulls a rabbit named Stew from a box. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThere is a lot happening at West Meadow Elementary School from an increase in enrollment and new staff, to a lot of the activities that make the school a busy place.Principal Sean Latta said enrollment is at 313 students, which represents about a five percent increase over last year.Heather MacDonald is starting her first … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to honour the seven graduating Grade 9 students from Granum School as they embark on their high school careers in the fall.The school held their graduation on Friday, June 24, as part of the year-end assembly.Principal Nick Beer said some of the grads had been at the school since Kindergarten, while … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Grade 6 class at West Meadow Elementary School was sent off in style at the last assembly of the year.Students, friends, family and community members gathered in the school gym on Friday, June 24 to see off the Grade 6 students who will be moving on to Willow Creek Composite High School in the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to learn more about an organization that helps victims of human trafficking.About 35 people gathered at the Claresholm Seniors’ Drop-in Centre on June 9 to hear a presentation by Liz Gibson, program manager for Rapid Exit from Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking, or RESET.It was the latest installment of “Opportunities for Growth”, … Read more…