By Rob Vogt Cell phones, television and radio channels, and much more will light up at 1:55 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 20), with an emergency alert test.On Nov. 18, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis issued a statement on the upcoming Alberta Emergency Alert test, explaining that on Nov. 20, Alberta will be participating in a test … Read more…
By Rob Vogt As people gathered at Raymond’s Restaurant in Nanton on Saturday night, they were looking not only to enjoy the Chinese food buffet but a night of comedy.Since June, monthly comedy shows, including an open mic session, have been taking place.They have been organized by Aaron Cheshire of Stavely.“I want to get the community together and showcase their … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ volleyball team closed out their season with a trip to the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 2A South Zone playoffs in Lethbridge.The Cobras were ranked sixth of seven teams in the South Zone.Since only six teams play in the South Zone tournament, the Cobras had to play a challenge or … Read more…
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By Rob Vogt It was seniors’ night for the Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ volleyball team, as they said goodbye to two graduating Grade 12 players.The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe Flyers in their regular season home finale on Tuesday, Nov. 5.Before the teams played though, Cobra Head Coach JoAnna Sutter recognized Sadie Lybbert and Paiton Hurlburt … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football team The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team won their seventh straight game and advanced to the 3A provincial football semi-finals, and south final, with a 34-22 win over a stubborn Bow Valley Bobcat squad from Cochrane, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the University of Lethbridge community field.In the week before … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach WCCHS Cobras football team The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team continued their great 2024 run with a convincing 28-16 win over the W.R. Myers Rebels of Taber to win the South Zone 3A football championship. It was the first zone football championship for the Cobras since 2019, when they won the old Tier-4 … Read more…