Veteran Lorne Brayley salutes after laying a wreath in memory of his father and five brothers at the Remembrance Day service on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Claresholm Community Centre. For full Remembrance Day coverage please see pages four, 11 and 16 of the paper.
By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer A school Remembrance Day project that received much attention was created by Granum School student Alexis Way, who, with the help from her grandmother, Mary Way, created a detailed tri-fold poster with an accompanying essay, highlighting her family’s wartime history. The Way family settled in this area, purchasing their farm from an uncle, Leonard … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Atom Thunder ran the table, winning all four of their games, to capture their home tournament this past weekend. The Thunder welcomed teams from Lethbridge, Coaldale, Medicine Hat and Calgary to the Claresholm Arena from Nov. 9 to 11, capping it off with a 7-5 win over the Medicine Hat Stars in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer He has been dubbed the “Ryan Seacrest of Calgary sports hosting”, and now he is a member of the Willow Creek Composite High School Wall of Fame. Joe McFarland, whose voice can be heard regularly on CHQR-77 radio in Calgary, was presented with the honour at the school’s academic achievement awards on Nov. 8. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you see William Allan at A&W, he may look a little bit different than he did last week. Normally sporting a long ponytail, the recent graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School, cut his hair Saturday, Nov. 10, to donate it to be made into wigs for the cancer patients. “My mom battled … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is a chance to enjoy a great night for a great cause in the community. The Claresholm and District Health Foundation is hosting their 12th annual gala at the Claresholm Community Centre on Saturday, Nov. 24. “It’s an evening out on the town in town to support local health care,” said Tara Bishoff, coordinator … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Several community organizations are partnering to maximize resources and help the most people they can with an updated Christmas wishes and hamper program. “We have a very generous community,” said Allison McKee, community outreach coordinator for Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services. Several organizations including FCSS, the Claresholm Local Press, Claresholm Housing Authority, … Read more…