By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for the recent thefts of catalytic converters in Claresholm and Nanton.The police issued a release on Jan. 21 stating earlier that same day Claresholm RCMP responded to Alberta Auto Glass and Accessories located at #9 South Saskatchewan Crescent in Claresholm for a report of a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Claresholm Under-13 Thunder hockey team advanced all the way to the championship final of their host tournament to earn silver, before falling to a bigger, stronger team from Calgary.The Thunder hosted three teams from Calgary and one from Fort Macleod in a tournament they held at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Jan. 21; Saturday, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Claresholm Under-15 Thunder are beginning to make some noise in the Tier-3 White Division of the Central Alberta Hockey League after winning both games they hosted this past weekend.The Thunder welcomed Coaldale on Saturday night, Jan. 22, beating their visitors by a score of 7-5.Kieran Pothegadoo gave Claresholm a 1-0 lead just 13 seconds … Read more…
January 25, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods and messages used by the scammers are varied and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt was a chance to begin to share some ideas on what the seniors’ drop-in centre can be and what it can do for the community.A open public meeting was held at the centre on Jan. 12, attracting about 50 people.Current President Delma Austin hosted the meeting and began by introducing the centre’s board.She then … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThe Greater Metro Hockey League West wants to locate a franchise in Claresholm as early as the 2022-2023 season.Dr. Derek Prue, director of expansion for the league, appeared as a delegation via video conference at the Jan. 10 meeting of Claresholm town council to discuss the league, a potential franchise, and to answer questions.He began … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterIt did not look good early for the Claresholm Under-18 Thunder as they fell behind 3-0 early in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action on Friday night, but rallied to earn a tie.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Jan. 14, and gave up three goals to trail 3-0 after the first period.However, Claresholm came alive … Read more…