Back on the field
Willow Creek Composite High School held a spring football camp last week. Here are some players doing some drills. Photo by Rob Vogt
‘Spread the World’ descends on downtown Amundsen Park
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a perfect day to take a little tour of the world – right here in downtown Claresholm. The Welcoming Claresholm Committee hosted “Spread the World”, a drive-through event in Amundsen Park on Sunday, June 13, featuring booths from five different countries. “It’s a multicultural event hosted to bring awareness to the community … Read more…
Late Delivery for June 16
There has been a breakdown at our regular press, so we are being printed at an alternate press for June 16’s paper. We are now expecting delivery to be Thursday, June 17 in the morning.
Saving lives and supporting recovery from addiction
Recovery from the disease of addiction is possible for everyone. The path to recovery is different for each person and depends their individual needs. A range of addiction care services are available in Alberta. Albertans can choose the path that makes sense for them. Treatment options Treatment may include recovery housing (pre- and post-treatment), intensive residential treatment, opioid agonist therapy … Read more…
Paying tribute to veterans
On Sunday, June 6, members of Claresholm Branch No. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion cleaned and placed Canadian flags on the graves of veterans buried at the Claresholm cemetery. The Legion holds this event every year on the first Sunday of June on or following the anniversary of the D-Day invasion which was June 6, 1944. Here, Brian Thibeau, … Read more…
Man behind the music scores another hit
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Alec Harrison was about seven years old when “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” sparked an interest in music and storytelling that has led his work to be heard around the world. That includes “SpiderMable – a real life superhero story” an inspiring Alberta film about a courageous girl battling cancer and raising awareness, which appeared on … Read more…
Fundraising barbecue drive-through this year
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Health Foundation will host a fundraisng barbecue downtown next week with a twist – it will be drive-through this year. The event, which was cancelled last year to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16. In order to … Read more…