By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Community Centre will come alive with a day and evening of exciting activities and events as the 2024 Winterfest takes place this weekend.“It’s going to be so fun this year,” said Megan McClung, engagement coordinator for the Town of Claresholm.The action takes place at the community centre on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt is not how you start but how you finish.For the Claresholm Under-11 Thunder hockey team, they finished strong with a convincing 7-4 victory over Innisfail in their last game of the season in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-6 play.The Thunder hosted Innisfail on Sunday, March 10, jumping out to an early 2-0 lead after the first period, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe provincial government has announced changes to the rules governing the development of renewable energy, and its says it will take an agriculture-first approach.On Feb. 28, the province announced the following changes:Agricultural lands• The Alberta Utilities Commission will take an “agriculture first” approach when evaluating the best use of agricultural lands proposed for renewables development.• Alberta will no … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team, capped off a dream season by winning the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association 3J championship on the weekend.The Cobras travelled to Immanuel Christian School in Lethbridge for zone championship tournament held on March 1 and 2.The tournament drew teams from Matthew Halton High School of … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamGoing into the 2024 season, the bantam and high school football Cobras need coaches.The bantam team has no coaches at all, so they are the group in the greatest need right now.The bantam Cobras have played nine-a-side football for the last several years due to roster sizes in the low 20s.The high school … Read more…
2/21/24By: Amanda Ragsdale, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The ‘Capture Program’ is a new way for people with Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) set up on their properties and/or businesses to register them with the RCMP. During an investigation, police will canvas neighborhoods for witnesses and CCTV footage. “All we are doing is asking you to register your cameras and provide some … Read more…
2/20/24By: Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wildfire season has begun 10 days earlier than usual following an announcement form the Alberta government on Tuesday afternoon. “The first priority of Alberta’s government will always be to ensure Albertans and their communities stay safe,” said Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen during the press conference. “Although last year’s wildfire season … Read more…