By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder opened 2026 with a bang, shutting out their opponent in their first game of the new year in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action.The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Friday, Jan. 2, at Claresholm Arena, winning by a score of 5-0, as goaltender Finn Buhmiller made 24 saves for the shutout win.The teams were … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder won in convincing fashion in their lone game in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action on the weekend.The Thunder travelled to Lethbridge on Saturday, Dec. 13, coming home with a 10-3 victory.The Thunder took control early, scoring twice in the first period to lead 2-0 after 20 minutes, then scored four more times in … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder remain in first place in the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division after a close win and a tie in weekend action.The Thunder, made up of players from Claresholm and Nanton, hosted Taber on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre in Nanton, where they won a tough 1-0 decision.The teams were … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamThis past week, the Southland Football League met to select its annual all-star team and four Willow Creek Composite High School Cobra players walked away with six awards.The process involved coaches submitting players to be considered and offering up reasons for their consideration. The coaches would then vote for each position, with the … Read more…
By David GaleA brand new chapter in junior hockey has begun in southern Alberta as the Southern Alberta Mustangs, who play their home games at the Stavely Arena, embark on their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The Mustangs, owned by Lisa May, are part of a brand new Alberta Division created this year, joining fellow … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B2” girls’ volleyball team, pictured above, took third place at the league post-season tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on Nov. 7 and 8. The “B1” girls advanced all the way to the final to take second place. Photo submitted
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras punched their ticket to 3A provincial football playoffs with a hard fought 36-7 win over Crescent Heights Vikings last Friday, Nov. 7, at the Snake Pit.Coming off a four-week layoff resulting from the ATA strike/lockout, the team had only been able to put in six formal … Read more…