By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm was abuzz with activity as there were more than 30 stops on the community-wide garage sale this past Saturday, with one very special sale with a distinct purpose.The Willow Creek Ministerial, made up of several churches in the community, held a sale at Faith Community Baptist Church on June 18.Proceeds from the sale totalled … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterWillow Creek Composite High School honoured achievement in extra-curricular activities with their annual awards last week.At an event at the school on June 16, Kailynn Vogelaar was named the female athlete of the year, and Nate Wright was named male athlete of the year.Lydianna O’Neil was the honourable mention female athlete of the year, while … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe 64th edition of the Stavely Indoor Rodeo was back outdoors for the second year in a row and drew a good crowd, despite the threat of rain on Friday night.The rodeo took place on the lands east of the Stavely Arena on June 17, 18, and 19, and the winners were:Ladies breakaway roping• First, … Read more…
Be sure to check out all the garage sales in Claresholm on Saturday!
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek has declared an agricultural disaster exists in the municipality.On June 9, the M.D. issued a statement that the Municipal District of Willow Creek council passed a resolution during its June 8 council meeting, declaring an agricultural disaster.The Alberta Crop Report of May 31, 2022 indicated the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAlthough the current rains make drought seem far away, Willow Creek water users are being encouraged to report their usage so Alberta Environment and Parks can manage the amount of water going into the creek from Pine Coulee Reservoir when levels decrease.About 45 people gathered at the Claresholm Community Centre on Thursday, June 9, to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterStudents can experience a lot in their six years at Stavely Elementary School.For Luke McPherson it was everything from hands-on learning, passion projects and track meets to egg candling; Halloween parties; One School, One Book; a field trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller; hot lunches; the school candy store and much more.McPherson was … Read more…