By Rob VogtThe Stavely Arena was turned into a five-sheet curling rink, complete with purple rings, as the community welcomed the Elks and Royal Purple Canadian Curling Championship last week.The event ran from March 23 to 25, attracting 17 teams in three events.The event began with the opening ceremonies on Thursday, March 23.,Piper Steven DeGraaf and RCMP Constable Chris Vitek … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will contribute $1,500 for the recruitment of members for the creation of a Rural Crime Watch.At its March 8 meeting, M.D. council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan that administration was recommending the funds be allocated for an open house to start the process of creating a Rural Crime Watch.The … Read more…
By Rob VogtNine local women were honoured on International Women’s Day for their inspiring contributions to the community.On March 8, surprised at their places of work and around the community with a certificate, balloons, and gifts, were:• Starla Alder;• Lauren Billey;• Michelle DeDominicis;• Holly Gillespie;• Kim Gugala;• Suzy Nash;• Carolyn Williams;• Natalie Wright;• Amanda Zimmer.The recognition was the idea of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder used a five-goal second period to break open a tight game and capture the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Red Division championship on Friday night.The Thunder hosted a combined team from Foremost and Bow Island in Game 2 of their best-of-three championship final at Claresholm Arena on March 10.The Thunder led the series 1-0 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team capped off a near perfect season by winning another championship.The Cobras travelled to Coaldale for the South Zone 3J boys basketball championship on March 4, defeating the host Kate Andrews Pride in the championship final by a score of 78-77.The zone championship goes along with the Cobras regular … Read more…
By Rob VogtNobleford really is a modern municipal miracle, going from a declining population, few job opportunities and high property taxes, to attracting businesses, creating jobs and reducing taxes by 90 per cent.Growth was the objective in order to survive.At the centre of that activity was Kirk Hofman, who was Nobleford’s chief administrative officer.He was the guest speaker at the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for a recent explosion in downtown Amundsen Park that destroyed a garbage receptacle.On March 7, the Claresholm RCMP issued a statement explaining that on March 6 at 8:18 a.m. police were dispatched to a complaint of a garbage receptacle that had been blown up in Amundsen … Read more…