By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Claresholm Under-15 Thunder hockey team sent their fans home happy with a 3-0 victory to win their home tournament on the weekend.The Thunder defeated the West Country Chiefs in the tournament final on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, on the strength of goals by Ty McLean, set up by Blake Cisar and Jace Campbell; … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe hall is empty, the stage is dim, the curtains are drawn.The Claresholm Arts Society’s production of “Cinderella” is in a break between its two-weekend run.Yet, in that break, the Arts Ssociety is taking an evening to pull the veil back on its inner workings.For those who made a minimum donation of $25, they … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterClaresholm town council will keep the water and sewer utility rates the same in 2023 as they were in 2022.At its Jan. 9 meeting, council approved the final two readings of a bylaw to freeze the rates for this year.Back at its Dec. 12 meeting, council passed first reading of a water and sewer … Read more…
In the coming weeks RCMP Claresholm and Nanton will be participating in Operation Cold Start. RCMP members will be proactively seeking out idling vehicles left unattended and making contact with the owner to educate them on the risks associated with leaving their vehicles idling. We recommend the following: Never leave children unattended in any vehicle. Use of a remote starter … Read more…
Submitted to The Local PressWe are just over 10 weeks away from our First Annual Senior Thunder Alumni Tournament. The tournament is a three-day event, March 24 to 26, made up of 112 players on eight different teams.Our Captains, Randy Keller, Blaine Keller, Don Mackin, Scott Martineau, Kirby Watt, Clayton Watt, Scott Egger and Landon Flynn, hosted a mini-hockey draft … Read more…
By Frank McTighe – Local Press ContributorA Claresholm team went undefeated Friday, Jan. 6, to win the championship of a one-day 3-on-3 boys basketball tournament in Fort Macleod.The Cobras won four straight games to earn the title of the first F.P. Walshe Ball Drop 3-on-3 Tournament.The Cobras beat the Raymond Slash, who fought their way back from the double knockout … Read more…
By Rob Vogt – Local Press WriterThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will commit $2,500 to agricultural plastic recycling and invasive species education.At its Dec. 14 meeting, the M.D. council reviewed a report from administration stating during the Nov. 23 meeting of the M.D.’s Agricultural Service Board, service board members reviewed the sponsorship and workshop budget line items, and discussion … Read more…