The Christmas Hamper program is back again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner. Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper. “It’s for the good of … Read more…
Demolition of the former Claresholm Elementary School building began last week, only to be halted at one point due to snowy weather.
It has been quite a ride the last few week for Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes. Not only did she take second place and a prize of $75,000 in Project WILD, a country artist development program, but she has been nominated for three Alberta Country Music Awards. In Project WILD, she was one of 12 artists competing in a contest … Read more…
It was a big night for a local bull rider in Dawson Creek. Logan Biever, 21, of Claresholm won PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Dawson Creek on Saturday night, Nov. 30, and in the process vaulted to the number one spot in Canada. Biever started the event, produced by Claresholm native Chad Besplug and Lyons Production Services, with a score of … Read more…
The Claresholm Skatepark Association hosted, “Are you smarter than a skateboarder?” a trivia night at Putters at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 30, raising about $1,400 for a new skatepark. When the smoke cleared, the winning team pictured above from left are April Richards; Thaniel Franz, with his back to the camera; Lyle Franz; Edward Franz; … Read more…
High school football By Tim Bryson Coach of the WCCHS Cobras For the second time in three seasons and the third time in team history, the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras are provincial Tier-4 football champions. With Saturday’s 47-0 win over the St. Paul Lions, the Cobras finished off one of the most dominant runs in team history, as they … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer SUCH Drama wants to help get you into the Christmas sprit with a 45-minute show next week. Stavely’s Unique Character House (SUCH) drama group is putting on “Caught by Christmas” at Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, Dec. 7, with shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The play is written by Sharlee and Erica Glenn … Read more…