By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Town of Claresholm is looking at re-designing downtown Amundsen Park, and the public got their first look at concept designs last week. The town hosted an open house at Claresholm Branch No. 41 of the Royal Canadian Legion on June 6, attracting about 30 citizens, town councillors and town staff. Mayor Doug MacPherson … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a sunny day when 21 trap shooters, all friends and family of Arnold Norgard, lined up at the range west of Claresholm and took a shot in memory of their friend. The Claresholm Trap Club held a shoot on Saturday, June 8, in memory of Norgard and Ken McDowell, two long-time members … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer During the end credits of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, winner of an Oscar and Golden Globe for its visual effects, you will see it right in the middle of the screen under “lighting and composite artists”, middle column halfway down – the name Bradey Strong. What it does not say is that Strong was … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The 19th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering is set to take over the Stavely Arena this weekend. Running from June 14 to 16, it promises to be a weekend full of cowboy poetry, music, and a whole lot more. Shelley Goldbeck is the emcee and she invites everyone to come out. “There’s lots to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer When someone suffers domestic violence, they usually have to leave their home and all they know, while the perpetrator does not. A new, innovative program being developed by the Rowan House Society in High River aims to change that, and the pilot project for the program will be right here in Claresholm. The society … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School held their graduation ceremonies on Saturday, June 1, 2019. The class gathered for a group photo at the former school division office grounds on the east side of town. Photo by Lawrence Gleason Grad Awards List The following photos are of award winners.
Is your child driving, or about to obtain a license? Parents often ask me what is appropriate in terms of financial responsibility for the new driver. While some parents provide the vehicle, cover the insurance and pay for gas, this does not give the teenager any sense of the responsibility involved in owning and operating a vehicle. If the vehicle … Read more…