By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Grade 6 class at West Meadow Elementary School was sent off in style at the last assembly of the year.Students, friends, family and community members gathered in the school gym on Friday, June 24 to see off the Grade 6 students who will be moving on to Willow Creek Composite High School in the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterDoused with confetti and showered with accolades, a longtime teacher at Willow Creek Composite High School was sent off in style at the final assembly of the school year.“This individual is famous for her ability to captivate a class, and other staff members, with her story-telling abilities,” said Principal Jackie Kark at the assembly on Thursday, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm was abuzz with activity as there were more than 30 stops on the community-wide garage sale this past Saturday, with one very special sale with a distinct purpose.The Willow Creek Ministerial, made up of several churches in the community, held a sale at Faith Community Baptist Church on June 18.Proceeds from the sale totalled … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWillow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 16, Kailynn Vogelaar was named the female athlete of the year, and Nate Wright was named male athlete of the year.Lydianna O’Neil was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe 64th edition of the Stavely Indoor Rodeo was back outdoors for the second year in a row and drew a good crowd, despite the threat of rain on Friday night.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 17, 18, and 19, and the winners were:Ladies breakaway roping• First, … Read more…
Be sure to check out all the garage sales in Claresholm on Saturday!
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has declared an agricultural disaster exists in the municipality.On June 9, the M.D. issued a statement that the Municipal District of Willow Creek council passed a resolution during its June 8 council meeting, declaring an agricultural disaster.The Alberta Crop Report of May 31, 2022 indicated the … Read more…