By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A pair of Claresholm sisters who both have diabetes are getting the opportunity to share their story as youth ambassadors for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The honour came as a complete surprise to Kinsley MacPherson, 4, and Brooklyn MacPherson, 3, and their parents Nick and Kaitlin. Usually, families apply to be ambassadors, but … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will look at creating an ad-hoc committee to look at all the baseball diamonds in town, before making any decisions on upgrades or changes. The decision came at council’s May 13 meeting, in discussion about a proposal made by Claresholm Minor Baseball at council’s April 23 meeting. Minor baseball requested the … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council will support a positive-ticketing program proposed by the youth justice committee of southwestern Alberta and the Claresholm and District Chamber of commerce. At its May 13 meeting, council agreed to support the initiative after a brief report from Coun. Brad Schlossberger. He explained the youth justice committee and chamber of commerce … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Willow Creek Composite High School crowned its junior prom royalty for 2019, with a theme of “Movie Monopoly”. It was another dazzling evening of speaking, dancing, and performing at the Claresholm Community Centre on Friday, May 10 as candidates showed how far they have come over the past year. Once all the judges’ marks … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School boys’ baseball team continued their winning ways last week with a convincing 14-4 home victory over the Country Central High School Hawks of Vulcan on Tuesday, May 7 at Millennium Park. At left is Sean Burns delivering a pitch; while above is Matthew Vogelaar at the plate about to hit a double and later … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was another successful weekend of riding and roping as competitors from all across Western Canada and the northern United States gathered at the Stavely Arena for the 62nd Indoor Pro Rodeo. It was three days of exciting rodeo action, May 9, 10, and 11, culminating the crowning of champions on the following events: Saddle … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has cancelled a project that would have seen the former Claresholm Elementary School building renovated and converted into a new town hall and community multi-use building. Mayor Doug MacPherson issued a statement May 14, a day after town council met had an in-camera discussion, and decided to cancel the contract. The … Read more…