Omar Dunkley, in white of the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team works gainst a Pincher Creek defender under the basket in a post-season playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 14. For full coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtAs the temperatures drop, the snow falls and it begins to look and feel a lot more like winter, it sets the perfect stage for one thing – Winterfest.The annual event will take over the inside and outside of the Claresholm Community Centre this Saturday, Feb. 21.Winterfest starts at 2 p.m. with a wide variety of things to … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed a new director of finance.On Feb. 10, the school division announced that Akshit Saini, CPA has been appointed director of finance and was to begin his role on Feb. 17.Saini holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University, a Professional Diploma in Accounting from Selkirk College, and a Chartered Professional … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-13 Thunder have advanced to the second round of Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-4 playoffs after a convincing first round series win.The Thunder opened playoff play on Friday, Feb. 13 at Claresholm Arena with Game 1 of their two-game, total-goal series against Kainai.Claresholm won that game by a score of 10-5, after leading 2-1 after one … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was an emotional Sunday night down at Stavely Arena as a hockey club and community paid tribute to three players who lost their lives in a motor vehicle crash on Feb. 2.Family, friends, and supporters from across the hockey community gathered on Feb. 8 to pay tribute to the memory of Southern Alberta Mustang players Caden Fine, … Read more…
By Rob VogtAs a new year gets into full swing, the Municipal District of Willow Creek has reviewed the 2026 calendar and requires a number of changes to meeting dates.At its Jan. 14 meeting, council agreed to make the following changes to council meeting dates in 2026:• May 6 instead of May 13.• Aug. 19 instead of Aug. 26.• Nov … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys’ basketball team went all the way to the final of their home tournament.The school hosted the annual Cobra Classic on Feb. 6 and 7, welcoming teams from Sparwood, Fort Macleod, Pincher Creek, Olds, and Three Hills.The Cobras opened on Friday morning, Feb. 6, with a 101-81 win over the … Read more…