By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $500,000 solar power project has been approved for installation on the Claresholm Arena roof.The Town of Claresholm council voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting to approve the $513,498 project. The solar power installation has an estimated payback period of 10 years and could realize annual utility savings of $75,387 at the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School baseball team turned in a dominating performance in a win against Vulcan last week.The Cobras hosted the County Central High School Hawks at Millennium Park on Tuesday, April 15, winning by a score of 11-0.Zak Wright struck out 14 batters to lead the Cobras, giving up one hit and no runs … Read more…
The birds have been flying at Willow Creek Composite High School as both the junior high and high school badminton seasons are well under way.The junior high zone qualifiers were in Lethbridge on April 12, with the following teams attending:• Boys singles, Cody Ellis and Jaxson Smith.• Boys doubles, Liam Schuler and Harry Cui; Brady Slovak and Rafa Kuswoyo; and … Read more…
By Rob Vogt It was chance to renew friendships, relive old memories, and engage in some friendly competition on the ice, all while raising funds for several worthy community organizations.The second Claresholm Thunder Alumni hockey tournament took to the ice from Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30 at Claresholm Arena.Opening ceremonies were held on Friday afternoon, emceed by Mike … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Just over a year ago, Alonso and Tomas Quinteros were just learning the game of hockey, and now they are on the verge of representing their native country of Chile in an international tournament.Alonso, 12, and Tomas, 10, have been invited to represent Chile on their Under-12 team at the Latam Cup, from Aug. 17 to 20 … Read more…
By Rob Vogt The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras recently won the Deep South Conference basketball junior varsity championship.The Cobras defeated Immanuel Christian in the league final on Saturday, March 8 at Chinook High School in Lethbridge.The game went back and forth with 11 lead changes, before the Cobras earned the 72-61 victory.Trailing 32-30, Immanuel Christian went on a … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Students at West Meadow Elementary School learned more last week about Canada’s national game and the oldest sport in North America.Jake Gillis of Elev8 Lacrosse was at the school throughout the week introducing students to lacrosse.For many, it is their first exposure to the game.“They always enjoy it,” said Gillis, adding there is another reason to get … Read more…