Saskatoon Blades thrill Claresholm with visit, mentor players, share pizza

By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer The Saskatoon Blades, themselves, from one of the greatest hockey towns in Canada, took part in a skills competition with Claresholm Minor Hockey players of all ages Saturday, Feb. 17. It took until last May to set the visit up with the Western Hockey League (WHL)  team. Jason Bishoff of Claresholm Minor Hockey, worked … Read more

Cobras ground Eagles in home basketball finale

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys’ basketball team closed out an undefeated regular season at home with a big win against one of the Deep South Conference’s traditional power houses. The Immanuel Christian Eagles of Lethbridge paid a visit to Claresholm on Wednesday, Feb. 7, losing to a faster, stronger Cobras … Read more

Initiation loses close one

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The difference was just one goal axs the Claresholm Initiation Thunder lost their first game of the season this past weekend in hockey action. The Thunder hosted the Picture Butte Blades at the Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, losing by a close 9-8 score, after trailing 5-3 after the first period and 6-5 … Read more

Cobra girls beat Flyers

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ basketball team earned an important two points in the standings with a solid win over a traditional rival in Deep South Conference action last week. The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe of Fort Macleod on Thursday, Jan. 18, defeating the Flyers by a score of … Read more