In close Kieran Pothegadoo, in blue, of the Claresholm Thunder Under-15 hockey team comes from behind the Lethbridge net to get a good shot on goal in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Jan. 7 For full coverage please see page eight. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterClosing a door made all the difference between a house suffering smoke damage and being engulfed in flames.On Jan. 4, Clay Moss was shopping in Claresholm on the phone with his wife Marika who was at home in Stavely.The smoke detector went off, and he could hear it through the phone.Their son came upstairs and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press WriterThe National Police Federation wants to know what your thoughts are on the Alberta government’s proposal to transition from the RCMP to a provincial police service.The federation is bringing its “Keep Alberta RCMP Campaign” to Claresholm on Jan. 18, where they will be hosting a public consultation at 2 p.m. at a venue yet to be determined.Kevin … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There were no injuries when fire broke out on New Year’s Day at a commercial property on First Street and 46th Avenue in Claresholm. The Claresholm Fire Department responded at about 4:15 p.m. after reports of smoke billowing out of the building. Chief Craig White said initially it looked as if the entire building … Read more…
The residents at the Cottonwood Village Retirement Residence released balloons on Dec. 21, 2021 in memory of loved ones. Reverend Stefan Ulrich was on hand to conduct a short service where a list was read of the names of loved ones, as well as residents who have passed. Everyone then went outside to release the balloons.
The Christmas Hamper program, put on by the Claresholm Local Press with assistance from Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, distributed 120 hampers locally containing a complete Christmas dinner plus items to help over the next month to families in need, leading up to Christmas. Volunteers were busy getting the hampers ready for distribution on Wednesday, Dec. 22, … Read more…
The Claresholm Skating Club put on their 2021 Christmas Showcase at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Dec. 17. Skaters had the chance to show off everything they have learned so far this season. Above is the STARSkate group performing to “Carol of the Bells”. From left are Kinsley MacPherson; Gia Sabey; Jaycee Hoffman; Samantha Ocampo; Armani Scott; Jordi McLean; Emery … Read more…