The monster mash
The Claresholm Social Centre hosted a Halloween-themed music party on Sunday, Oct. 26, attracting more than 30 people to listen to some great local music. Here, Rod Venables and Shelly Hughes perform. Photo by Rob Vogt
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Group sewing quilts for residential school survivors
By Rob Vogt A quilt can be a powerful tool, not just providing warmth but comfort and a sense of security. A group of quilters in Claresholm has joined a national effort to make quilts for the survivors of residential schools and other trauma. “Sew 4 Fun” of Claresholm is lead by Angie George, who said Quilts for Survivors was started in 2021 … Read more…
Under-11 Thunder win two tiering games
The Thunder hosted Kainai on Saturday, Oct. 25, winning by a score of 20-6. Scoring for Claresholm were Tegan Riley with four goals and three assists; Lincoln Groves with four goals and an assist; Corbin Moyer with two goals and an assist; Xander Herman and Houston Thom with a goal and two assists each; Heath Flynn and Stanley Thompson each … Read more…
Claresholm Under-18 Thunder win two weekend tiering games
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Under18 Thunder opened tiering play in the Central Alberta Hockey League this past weekend with two big home wins. The Thunder hosted Lethbridge White at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18, winning by a score of 6-1. Scoring for Claresholm were Jace Flitton, assisted by Carson Ring and Colby Symens; Austin Davies, assisted by Grayden … Read more…
Speaker discusses impact of Famous 5, ‘Persons Case’
By Rob Vogt Person Day is Oct. 18.It has its roots in a time when women were not equal to men, and were not even recognized as persons under the law.That meant they did not enjoy many of the rights men had, from holding elected office to judgeships to being appointed to the Senate.That all changed on Oct. 18, 1929, … Read more…
Claresholm Junior ‘A’ Thunder notch first win, beating Athabasca
By Rob Vogt The Claresholm Junior “A” Thunder may have reached a turning point, by splitting a pair of weekend games against Athabasca.The Thunder hosted the Rivermen at Claresholm Arena on Friday night, Oct. 10, dropping a tough 4-2 decision.The game started like so many for the Thunder where they fell behind 2-0 after the first period.This time, things were very … Read more…
Dave of all trades joins Local Press family as reporter/photographer
By Staff The Claresholm Local Press is welcoming a new personality to its team, and it’s one with a story as dynamic and diverse as the crowds he’s entertained.David Gale, originally from Regina, Saskatchewan, has worn many hats over his four-decade career in entertainment and broadcasting – and now he’s adding “newspaper reporter” to the list.Gale’s journey began with a … Read more…