Granum held a Remembrance Day service outdoors on Nov. 11 at the community’s cenotaph, where about 60 people remembered all the men and women who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. Here Ed Garrett, a Korean War veteran, bows his head in rspect after laying a wreath. Photo by Rob Vogt
No public service in Claresholm this year. Granum hosting outdoor service Granum will commemorate Remembrance Day with an outdoor service at the Granum Veterans’ Memorial Park. The service, which is much smaller to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will start at 11 a.m. That also means masks and social distancing are required. Everyone is welcome as along as … Read more…
After the snow blanketed the football field at Willow Creek Composite High School on Friday night, Oct. 29 and Saturday morning, Oct. 30, dozens of volunteers turned out to clear the field for a bantam football playoff game on Saturday, Oct. 30, including these three – Todd Buhmiller; Kelly Starling; and Carl Ohlheiser. For full game action please see page … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Cobras bantam football team has punched its ticket to the league championship game with a thrilling win on the weekend. The Cobras hosted the Coaldale Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Willow Creek Composite High School field, and the two teams locked horns in an epic battle that saw Claresholm win … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer An independent report was released last week that says it shows creating a made-in-Alberta provincial police service is realistic, cost-effective and worth serious further consideration, but Alberta’s official opposition disagrees on how much it will cost. According to the provincial government, the report was released to the public on Oct. 29 and explores the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Have you ever watched a movie or TV show and seen a place you swear you saw in real life? That may be because you have. A new initiative wants to highlight not only Southwest Alberta’s support for film and television production but also show off what the area has for potential settings for … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School junior varsity girls’ volleyball team only lost one match on their way to winning the consolation final of their home tournament. The Cobras hosted 14 teams in the Willow Creek Composite High School Junior Varsity Cobra Classic that ran Oct. 15 and 16 at the high school and … Read more…