Overtime thriller

The Claresholm Novice Thunder won their home tournament in dramatic fashion, defeating the Lethbridge Hurricanes in overtime in the tournament final on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10. In back from left are coaches Jason Bishoff; Landon Flynn; Dustin Drake; Matt Hahn; and Jordy Ferguson; in middle from left are Edward Franz; Preston McLeod; Ty McLean; Parker Bishoff; Colin Fancy; Jacob Penner; … Read more

Peewee Thunder hockey team drops pair

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer It was a tough weekend of hockey for the Claresholm Peewee Thunder who dropped a pair of games. The Thunder hosted Sundre on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Claresholm Arena, losing by a score of 7-4. Claresholm led 2-1 after the first period, but trailed 5-3 after two periods, before losing. Scoring for the … Read more

best in alberta

The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras won the Alberta Schools Athletic Association Tier-4 provincial football championship on Saturday, Nov. 25, with a convincing 42-0 win over Cold Lake in Lacombe. Please see related story on page 16.

Fly away

The Stavely Elks hosted their 13th annual pheasant derby on Nov. 17 and 18. It is a major fundraiser for the community and is responsible for the re-population of pheasants in the area. Here, Emery Boucher, exalter ruler of the Stavely Elks, releases the first pheasant. Photo by Rob Vogt