By Rob VogtThere is a safe place in Claresholm where youth can go – the teen centre.“It gives kids something to do,” said William Allan, youth leader.The teen centre runs in the mezzanine of the Claresholm Arena, that’s up the stairs, on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.It is an opportunity for youth to go somewhere safe to relax, hang … Read more…
By Alexis Way, Willow Creek 4-H District and Fort Macleod Midnight Riders 4-H Horse ClubThe Willow Creek 4-H District hosted a curling bonspiel and dance on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Claresholm Curling Club.The event was open to clubs, 4-H members in the 4-H South Region of Alberta.Each club in our district was represented at the bonspiel, as well, we … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Skatepark Association has been raising funds for a new skatepark since its inception in 2018.Now, their dreams will become reality with construction set to begin on a new skatepark in the Spring of 2024.The site of the new skatepark will be at 111 – 55th Avenue West, where the town has allocated land for the skatepark … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no better time to officially commemorate a new playground in Granum’s Granview Park then on Canada Day, when children where playing in the park, the water – and on the new playground equipment.Kim Berreth emceed a ribbon cutting on July 1, where she expressed her appreciation to all the individuals and organizations who came together to … Read more…
By Rob VogtCentennial Park will come alive with the sights and sounds of Canada Day celebrations as the community gets ready to celebrate the 156th birthday of the country.Megan McClung, engagement coordinator for the Town of Claresholm, has a lot planned for the day.Starting at 11 a.m., a colour guard made up of members of the Royal Canadian Legion, fire … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe main entrance and viewing area at the Claresholm Aquatic Centre has opened again.In a recent statement, Alberta Health Services announced that as of April 17 the Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions opened the public entrance door to the pool.As per Alberta Health Services policy, masking is still required at all Alberta Health Services sites.Because the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Elks’ management of three municipal parks within the Municipal District of Willow Creek has been a resounding success.That was one of the messages delivered to the M.D. council at its March 8 meeting.Tim Nelson, of the Elks, appeared as a delegation to provide an update.The Elks took over Willow Creek Park, Clear Lake Park, and Pine … Read more…