By Rob VogtIt was war down at the Claresholm Industrial Airport this past weekend.The Street Wheelers Car Club of Lethbridge hosted “Race Warz”, a one-eighth mile drag race on Saturday, Sept. 7, attracting about 100 racers and an estimated crowd in excess of 500 people.Dean Parker is the treasurer of the Street Wheelers, and said the short answer for having … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras bantam football team ran into a bigger, stronger, more experienced team this past weekend.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Cougars at the “Snake Pit” at the Willow Creek Composite High School field on Saturday, Sept. 7, losing by a score of 34-12.Claresholm was first on the scoreboard as Grayson McClung scored a touchdown to make the … Read more…
By Rob VogtBy all accounts, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was a successful program for the Town of Claresholm.Officials with Alberta Immigration and Multiculturalism were in Claresholm last week where they were updated on the program.Claresholm was one of 11 communities in Canada approved for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program, and the only community to be … Read more…
By Jessica Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A group of climbers spent two chilly nights at about 9,500 feet on the northwest face of Mount Birdwood in Kananaskis Country over the weekend after their rope became stuck on descent. The two climbers began their trek Friday (Aug. 23) and summitted the peak in Spray Valley Provincial Park but were forced to … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe use in area schools of personal mobile devices, such as cell phones, tablets and smart watches, will not be allowed during class time and, in the case of high school, unless given permission for a specific purpose.That was just part of the Livingstone Range School Division’s personal mobile devices and social media in schools plan outlined in … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras bantam football team sent their fans home happy with a convincing weekend win in their home opener.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Rams at the “Snake Pit” at Willow Creek Composite High School on Saturday, Aug. 31, winning by a score of 31-0.The teams started slowly. Part way through the first quarter, the Cobras were forced … Read more…
Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Back-to-school is right around the corner for many families across the province. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk with their kids and teens about active and safe ways to travel to school. Active travel can boost physical health, build independence and encourage kids and teens to spend time outside.Here are some practical ideas … Read more…