Mural installed on wall at continuing care centre
A new mural stretching more than 30 feet with a variety of pictures representing this area is now adorning one of the walls at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre. Last Thursday, Dec. 5, John Twaddle, of Metrographics, was at the continuing care centre installing the mural, which consists of one long image across the entire wall with several smaller … Read more…
Atom Thunder win pair of weekend games
The Claresholm Atom Thunder recorded two wins in Central Alberta Hockey League Atom Tier-2 action on the weekend. Preston McLeod had the game winner on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Claresholm Arena, scoring short-handed and unassisted on a breakaway to give Claresholm a 4-3 victory over Airdrie. The Thunder led 2-0 after the first period, on the strength of an … Read more…
RCMP look into vandalism
The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding those responsible for a case of vandalism on the east side of Claresholm. On Nov. 27, an unknown person(s) threw paint onto a residence on 2A Street East near the Claresholm Arena. Anyone with information on this crime, or any other, can contact Claresholm RCMP at 403-625-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 … Read more…
Christmas Hampers helping those in need
The Christmas Hamper program is back again this year to help those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner. Roxanne Thompson, publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least as far back as 1984 when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper. “It’s for the good of … Read more…
When the walls came tumblin’ down
Demolition of the former Claresholm Elementary School building began last week, only to be halted at one point due to snowy weather.
Stokes wins $75,000; nominated for three awards
It has been quite a ride the last few week for Stavely singing sensation Mariya Stokes. Not only did she take second place and a prize of $75,000 in Project WILD, a country artist development program, but she has been nominated for three Alberta Country Music Awards. In Project WILD, she was one of 12 artists competing in a contest … Read more…