By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A Claresholm man has been charged by the Calgary Police Service in connection to an officer-related shooting last week. According to information from the Calgary Police Service and the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), at approximately 4:05 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 25, police were called to a parking lot in a shopping complex, … Read more…
By Tim Bryson Coach of the WCCHS Cobras After only eight practices, it was bound to be a bit rough at times, but the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team managed to put together enough offence to grind out a 29-9 win over the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in football action last Thursday, Aug. 29, in Lethbridge. The Cobras got … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a stolen truck. On Aug. 28, late in the evening or early morning on Aug. 29, a 2005 white Ford F-350 was stolen from a local business in Claresholm. The suspect or suspects damaged the door handle and gained entry to the vehicle. The vehicle … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the owner of a compound bow. On Aug. 27, a bow and single arrow were turned in to the Claresholm RCMP detachment. The items were located near the Claresholm Community Centre located on 59th Avenue West. If you or someone you know is missing these … Read more…
By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer A long-time community volunteer is the 2019 Stavely Citizen of the Year. Dale Ohler was presented with the award during the intermission of the Stavely Amateur Rodeo at the Stavely Arena on Saturday, Aug. 24, by Ian Sundquist of the Stavely Elks who looks after the award. He explained Ohler has lived in the … Read more…
Western lifestyle By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer It was another night of thrills and spills at the Stavely Arena on Saturday night for riding, roping and much more. The 58th annual Stavely Amateur Rodeo took place on Aug. 24, featuring something for all ages. When the smoke cleared, the winners were: Barrel racing, eight years of age and under … Read more…
Employment By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer More information is becoming available as the Town of Claresholm prepares to participate in a rural immigration pilot project. At their Aug. 21 meeting, members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce were updated on the course of the pilot project by Brady Schnell, the town’s economic development officer. He explained he … Read more…