By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterClaresholm town council has agreed to support Greater Metro Hockey League expansion into Claresholm for the 2022-23 season, with practices starting Sept. 15, 2022.At its April 25 meeting, council was updated on the situation by Chief Administrative Officer Abe Tinney.He explained the ad-hoc committee that was created to explore the possibility of an expansion team … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterAfter two years of health restrictions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club has opened a new season without any restrictions.“We’re hopefully getting back to normal,” said Lyle Broderson, golf pro and manager at the club.The course opened on April 1 and seemed to winter well.Broderson said it is … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press WriterVirtually anyone who knows Scott Besse will tell you he would be first in line to help someone in need. Now the community has the chance in turn to help the volunteer firefighter and M.D. grader operator. He was recently injured in a vehicle rollover and is recovering at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.In response, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A committee has been created by Claresholm town council to look into the possibility of bringing a Junior “A” hockey team to Claresholm. At its Jan. 24 meeting, council agreed to form an ad-hoc committee to research the possibility of bringing a Greater Metro Hockey League expansion team to Claresholm starting in the 2022-2023 season, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls’ basketball team ran into a bigger, stronger, more-experienced opponent in action last week. The Cobras hosted the Livingstone School Sabres of Lundbreck at the high school gym on Jan. 24, losing by a score of 44-15. Scoring for Claresholm were Emilia Alvarez, Hannah Leader, and … 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…