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…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterThere is a program located in Claresholm that addresses domestic abuse, where the abuser leaves the home and stays at a place in Claresholm that provides counselling and support.Claresholm town council learned more about “Safe at Home” when Nara Fedozzi, the program director, appeared as a delegation via video conference at council’s Jan. 10 meeting.She … Read more…
In close Kieran Pothegadoo, in blue, of the Claresholm Thunder Under-15 hockey team comes from behind the Lethbridge net to get a good shot on goal in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action at the Claresholm Arena on Friday, Jan. 7 For full coverage please see page eight. Photo by Rob Vogt