By Tim Bryson WCCHS Cobras footballAn 18-point win might seem comfortable, but it was anything but, as the Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Rocky Mountain Rams of Cranbrook 37-19 last Friday, Oct. 2, in high school football action at the Snake Pit.The Rams are football orphans, as … Read more…
By Vicki McLaughlinIn my years at the Local Press, Gordon Scott was the editor.He was dedicated to making it the best paper he could. He was a great teacher and shared his knowledge with all of us.It was because of him, the Kinette Club of Claresholm started our Cystic Fibrosis Annual Walk many years ago.He had always wanted to start … Read more…
By Rob VogtClaresholm opened a new chapter in its hockey history as the Claresholm Cowboys stepped on the ice for their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League.The Cowboys hosted the Three Hills Titans at Claresholm Arena on Saturday, Sept. 26, winning by a score of 8-3.Mario Hernandez-Mellin scored the first goal in Claresholm Cowboy history at 13:08, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls volleyball team won the championship of their home tournament this past weekend.The girls hosted their annual Cobra Classic tournament on Saturday, Sept. 26, welcoming teams from the Crowsnest Pass, Vauxhall, Nanton, Mountainview and Lundbreck.In round robin play. the Cobras split with Crowsnest Consolidated High School of the Crowsnest Pass, … Read more…
The Claresholm and District Museum had a harvest festival on Sunday, Sept. 27, featuring a bouncey castle; food; a bake sale; train rides; a tractor show; live music and more. Clockwise from left are Shane Slettede with his vintage tractor; Darryl Slettede taking children on a train ride; and Azalea Meister surveying the desserts at the social centre. Photos by … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no better way to start this year’s Terry Fox Run then by having one Canadian icon pay tribute to another.As participants gathered at Faith Community Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept 20, for the 46th annual Terry Fox Run, emcee Brian Treadwell kicked things off by playing the perfect song for the day – “The Ballad of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe president of the Claresholm Cowboys wants to build a junior hockey team closely connected to the community that will develop players into solid citizens and prepare them for opportunities in college and professional hockey.“We’re excited about the opportunities here in Claresholm,” said Ryan McKenzie who co-owns the hockey club with Sean Robertson.McKenzie said the team initially started … Read more…