By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder have punched their ticket to the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division final with a pair of wins on the weekend.The Thunder faced the Picture Blades in a two-game, total-goal series, beginning on Friday night, Feb. 27 at Claresholm Arena.Claresholm jumped all over the Blades in the first period, leading 2-0 after 20 … Read more…
The Claresholm Community Centre was the place to be on Saturday, Feb. 21 as Winterfest took centre stage with a variety of things to see and do. Clockwise from left are Lincoln Groves playing some ball hockey in the parking lot; Penny McClung enjoying a ride on the water bucket train; Lore Welke having fun on the snow pile; and … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen you are out and about town, Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services is asking a simple favour – can you look for snow angel signs?If you see one, can you spare just a few minutes to shovel snow for someone who just may not be able to do that themselves.Claresholm and District Family and Community … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-11 Thunder wrapped up their season this past weekend with a two-game, total-goal series against Fort Macleod in Central Alberta Hockey League first-round playoff action.The Thunder visited Fort Macleod on Saturday, Feb. 21, dropping a tough 12-5 decision.Scoring for the Thunder were Lincoln Groves, assisted by Carter Dow; Groves on the power play, assisted by Kyden … Read more…
Omar Dunkley, in white of the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team works gainst a Pincher Creek defender under the basket in a post-season playoff game on Saturday, Feb. 14. For full coverage please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtAs the temperatures drop, the snow falls and it begins to look and feel a lot more like winter, it sets the perfect stage for one thing – Winterfest.The annual event will take over the inside and outside of the Claresholm Community Centre this Saturday, Feb. 21.Winterfest starts at 2 p.m. with a wide variety of things to … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Livingstone Range School Division has appointed a new director of finance.On Feb. 10, the school division announced that Akshit Saini, CPA has been appointed director of finance and was to begin his role on Feb. 17.Saini holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi University, a Professional Diploma in Accounting from Selkirk College, and a Chartered Professional … Read more…