By Somya Lohia, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In the heart of Pincher Creek, a land parcel serves as a beloved community space featuring a picturesque walking trail and off-leash dog park where residents enjoy the tranquility of nature. However, beneath its surface lies a rich tapestry of history that remains largely unrecognized. According to town councillor David Green, this land may … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Cobras peewee football team punched their ticket to the second round of playoffs with a thrilling win at home last week.The Cobras hosted the Cardston Cougars under the lights at the “Snake Pit” at the Willow Creek Composite High School field on Thursday, Oct. 10, winning by a score of 28-14.Thomas Baird got Claresholm on … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of August, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to being unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Four reportable traffic collisions, with one charge laid.• One report of a non-reportable traffic collision.• Two … Read more…
By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With five large renewable projects in various stages of planning and approval, MD of Willow Creek administration is continually informing council and rural ratepayers on the status of these applications.“It’s on the agenda for public information,” chief administrative officer Derrick Krizsan said, referring to the Oct. 9 municipal planning commission meeting.“These are really … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B” girls volleyball team took third last week in their home tournament.The Cobras hosted five teams in a tournament on Friday, Oct. 4.In round-robin play, they split with F.P. Walshe of Fort Macleod, losing 25-13 then rebounding to win 25-19.The Cobras also split with Crowsnest Consolidated High School of the Crowsnest … Read more…
Since 1926 the Local Press has been Claresholm’s source for local news. A lot has changed over the years, but our goal of providing readers with the local news they need, sharing stories of our friends and neighbours, and providing advertisers with an engaged audience remains the same. Look to us to bring you the FACTS; when you have a … Read more…
By Rob VogtFriday was hockey night in Claresholm as the Claresholm Junior “A” Thunder took to the ice for their first ever game.In front of a crowd in excess of 300 people on Sept. 27 at Claresholm Arena, the Thunder did not look out of place battling the Vulcan Rampage down to the last whistle before losing by a score of … Read more…