By Rob VogtIt was a chance to look back at 100 years of informing and promoting the community, and literally dig into the past.The Claresholm Local Press celebrated its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, Oct. 7, with a special 24-page commemorative special section, open house, and community celebration.In the afternoon, Local Press Publisher Amanda Zimmer also opened a time capsule buried … Read more…
SubmittedOur Claresholm TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter AB5256 and Brydon Saunders, our co-facilitator and a 19-year KOPS, are happy to congratulate Marilyn Heyland on receiving a 10-year award for maintaining her KOPS, which is Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly.Marilyn has been in TOPS since the 1960s and was a chapter queen in 1968.She has held numerous positions in TOPS from leader … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm opened a new chapter in its hockey history as the Claresholm Cowboys stepped on the ice for their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League.The Cowboys hosted the Three Hills Titans at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26, winning by a score of 8-3.Mario Hernandez-Mellin scored the first goal in Claresholm Cowboy history at 13:08, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls volleyball team won the championship of their home tournament this past weekend.The girls hosted their annual Cobra Classic tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26, welcoming teams from the Crowsnest Pass, Vauxhall, Nanton, Mountainview and Lundbreck.In round robin play. the Cobras split with Crowsnest Consolidated High School of the Crowsnest Pass, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe president of the Claresholm Cowboys wants to build a junior hockey team closely connected to the community that will develop players into solid citizens and prepare them for opportunities in college and professional hockey.“We’re excited about the opportunities here in Claresholm,” said Ryan McKenzie who co-owns the hockey club with Sean Robertson.McKenzie said the team initially started … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a chance for students at Stavely Elementary School to hear more about bike safety, rules of the road and practise what they learned.The Municipal District of Willow Creek hosted a bike rodeo in the school gym on Friday, Sept. 18.The M.D. provides community peace officer services to the Town of Stavely, so it was a natural … Read more…