Originally published on Mar 05, 2026 at 10:03 By Amanda Jeffery, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After hearing the concerns of teachers and parents during the teachers’ strike last October, the provincial government has assigned their first phase of complexity teams to schools across the province. “The classroom complexity [teams are] the Alberta Government’s response … (to) the labour action,” says Jodie … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Town of Claresholm has launched an updated website with new features.Town council got a sneak peak at its Feb. 23 meeting from Ali Hemmaway, the town’s economic development coordinator, who took them through the new website.She also submitted a written report to council.That report explained the new Town of Claresholm website, hosted by Loop, was to launch … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek continues to work on several capital projects throughout the municipality, including roads, bridges, and more.At M.D. council’s Feb. 25 meeting, council was updated by Craig Pittman, the M.D.’s director of infrastructure, as follows:Moon River Estates two new water wellsThis project involves the replacement of two groundwater wells, which are at end of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder have punched their ticket to the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division final with a pair of wins on the weekend.The Thunder faced the Picture Blades in a two-game, total-goal series, beginning on Friday night, Feb. 27 at Claresholm Arena.Claresholm jumped all over the Blades in the first period, leading 2-0 after 20 … Read more…
The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen you are out and about town, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is asking a simple favour – can you look for snow angel signs?If you see one, can you spare just a few minutes to shovel snow for someone who just may not be able to do that themselves.Claresholm and District Family and Community … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-11 Thunder wrapped up their season this past weekend with a two-game, total-goal series against Fort Macleod in Central Alberta Hockey League first-round playoff action.The Thunder visited Fort Macleod on Saturday, Feb. 21, dropping a tough 12-5 decision.Scoring for the Thunder were Lincoln Groves, assisted by Carter Dow; Groves on the power play, assisted by Kyden … Read more…