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.
Rob Vogt Local Press Writer The Claresholm Public Library has received an award from the Chinook Arch Regional Library System for its “Expanding Our World” series. The library received a Reward for Excellence And Distinction (READ) at the Southern Alberta Library Conference from March 1 to 3 in Lethbridge. The award was for the Claresholm Public Library’s “Expanding Our World” … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Capitalizing on the enthusiasm generated by Claresholm’s bid to become Kraft Hockeyville, the Kinsmen Club of Claresholm wants to keep the momentum going with a contest to show your support for the Claresholm Arena. Claresholm is still in the running, with top four finalists for Kraft Hockeyville being announced on March 17. So, leading … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It’s a place where children can be safe and play, while their parents can have some support at the same time. It’s called Soft Play, and it takes place in the basement of the United Church every other Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and there is no charge to participate. It also runs … Read more…