Livingstone Range School Division names new director of finance

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

U-13 advances to second round

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

Hula dance

West Meadow Elementary School kicked off their Two Schools, One Book on Jan. 19, with an assembly that featured trivia, dancing and the announcement of this year’s book “The Islanders” by Mary Alice Monroe. It is an initiative the entire school takes part in with Stavely Elementary School. Since the book is set on an island in the southeast United … Read more

Chamber recognizes ‘Best of Claresholm’

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce handed out its “Best of Claresholm” awards at a mix and mingle social last week.The sold-out event attracted 112 people to the Claresholm Social Centre on Friday night, Jan. 23, to see local individuals and businesses recognized in 10 categories.Jordie Bronson, president of the chamber of commerce, said the awards received … Read more

Under-18 Thunder sweep games

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder won both games they played this past weekend in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action.The Thunder travelled to Kainai on Friday, Jan. 23, returning home with a 6-3 win.Scoring for Claresholm were Jace Flitton, unassisted; Flitton, assisted by Brady Ring and Josh Gibson-Morrison; Johnny Fletcher, assisted by Brady Ring; Ty McLean, assisted by Fletcher; … Read more

Sword fight!

The Drama 10 class at Willow Creek Composite High School staged the original play “The Almost Princess Bride” on Jan. 13 and 14, including this performance on Jan. 14. From left are Daryen Slevin and Jaxson McDonald crossing swords, with Maliki Hildebrand looking on. Photo by Rob Vogt