By Rob VogtThe president of the Claresholm Cowboys wants to build a junior hockey team closely connected to the community that will develop players into solid citizens and prepare them for opportunities in college and professional hockey.“We’re excited about the opportunities here in Claresholm,” said Ryan McKenzie who co-owns the hockey club with Sean Robertson.McKenzie said the team initially started … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ volleyball team was dominant in their season opener on Sept. 10, with a win versus Kainai. Here, Olivia Perricelli delivers one of her many devastating spike serves. For full coverage please see page two. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras peewee football team recorded their second straight shut out at home to continue their unbeaten streak.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Coyotes at the Willow Creek Composite High School football field on Thursday, Sept. 3 where they won by a score of 28-0.This year’s Cobras are:1, Tripp Schuler;2, Memphis Van Herk;4, Courtland Blake;7, Chantz Gimber;8, Logan … Read more…
By Rob VogtJunior golf is alive and well and thriving at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club.Chad Zentner started junior golf last year with six players. That number grew to 12 this year.“It’s been really good,” he said.Zentner’s approach is slightly different.He does not focus on how to shoot but, instead, takes players on the course and shoots a round … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere is nothing like watching rodeo outdoors in the summer sunshine.The 64th Stavely amateur rodeo took over the outdoor arena on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 22.When the smoke cleared, the winners were:Barrel racing, eight and under• Callahan PhillipsBarrel racing, 9 to 14 years of age• Rykyn ParkerLadies barrel racing, 15 and older• Willow KingsmithBoys steer riding, 14 and under• … Read more…
Gilmar Santana of Ouro Preto, Brazil, won the 23rd annual Glen Keeley Memorial Bull Riding in Stavely on Saturday, Aug. 15. Here he scores an 83 on his first bull. For full coverage, please see page 16. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe swimming program at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has been recognized by the lifesaving society with two prestigious awards.The presentations were made at the annual general meeting of the Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories Branch in Lacombe on June 19.The town received the Terry Cavanaugh Junior Lifeguard Club Recognition Award for the largest junior lifeguard program, for … Read more…