By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobra boys’ basketball team capped off a dream season with a stirring victory in front of a capacity crowd on the weekend. They defeated Millwoods Christian of Edmonton by a score of 86-80 in the final of the Alberta Schools Athletic Association 2A Boys Basketball Championship on Saturday … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has passed its 2018 operating budget, containing a two per cent increase in tax revenue and tax requisitions. The decision came at the March 12 meeting of town council, after a brief discussion. The balanced budget breaks down as follows: Total council and legislative costs – $108,750. Total taxes, grants in … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP have charged one youth in connection with an incident at Willow Creek Composite High School that led to the school being locked down for about an hour last week. On Tuesday, March 14 at around 12:23 p.m. Claresholm RCMP responded to an assault that had occurred at Willow Creek Composite High School. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce has elected a new executive and board who will lead the way over the next year. More than 45 people gathered at Grandma’s Kitchen at the Journeys Centre on March 14 for the chamber’s annual general meeting, where they elected their officers for the coming year: President, … Read more…
Claresholm Mini Cobras In late December, a group of Grade 3, 4 and 5 boys from Claresholm decided they wanted to learn to play basketball. They talked their parents into letting them form a team and the Claresholm Mini Cobras were born. Coached by Dahlin Sabey and Brad Baker these boys made it a goal to attend the Alberta Basketball … Read more…
The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity boys’ basketball team won the South Zone 2A championship with a win over Immanuel Christian ofLethbridge on Saturday, March 10. For related story please see page 12.
The Claresholm Bantam Thunder won the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-4 South Division championship with a 2-0 win in Lethbridge on Saturday, March 10.For related story please see page 11.