One person has died in a light airplane crash west of Claresholm.Police issued a release on Aug. 29 stating that on Aug. 28, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Claresholm RCMP received a 911 call advising that a small aircraft had just crashed in a field northeast of the Claresholm airport.RCMP, EMS and Fire attended and found the small plane.The single … Read more…
By Rob VogtAlberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation has responded to the Municipal District of Willow Creek’s declaration of an agricultural disaster.At its Aug. 23 meeting, M.D,. council reviewed a letter from Minister RJ Sigurdson.“I sympathize with farmers across Alberta who are experiencing the impact of heat, dry weather, wildfires, and more,” he said.“I can assure you that I am closely … Read more…
By Rob VogtDakota Van Langen is going to the University of Calgary to study biomedical sciences with an eye towards going to medical school.The 2023 graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School and class valedictorian will be assisted in her pursuit of that goal by a $2,500 scholarship from the Claresholm Lions Club.The Lions recently established the scholarship and plan … Read more…
By Rob VogtAshton Sahli knew exactly what he had to do when he settled in for the final ride of the night.Check in with a score of 86 or better and he would win the 20th edition of the Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding.With the crowd increasing in intensity as he rode, Sahli hung for eight seconds and everyone waited … Read more…
By Rob VogtUniversity life can be a balancing act for a student, especially if she plays a varsity sport and goes to school full time.Claresholm native Sofia Hoff was recently honoured by the University of Lethbridge for achieving that balance between her studies and playing rugby.The 2018 graduate of Willow Creek Composite High School was one of the recipients of … Read more…
By Rob VogtWhen voters in Claresholm go to the polls next month, they will have several candidates to choose from in the elections for mayor and council.Monday, Aug. 21, was nomination day, the last opportunity for potential candidates to let their names stand.After a 24-hour period in which they could still withdraw their names, the town announced the following candidates … Read more…
By Rob VogtLucas Dunand dreams of being a world champion bull rider.The Claresholm native is pursuing that dream in Texas, a dream he has had as long as he has been riding. That’s been a long time, too.He started with mutton bustin’ at the Stavely Amateur rodeo, moved on to steer riding, then bull riding.“I’ve been pretty much riding my … Read more…