RCMP offer tips to keep pedestrians safe this winter

By Rob Vogt The Claresholm RCMP is offering a number of tips for pedestrians to stay safe this winter.They issued a release on Oct. 30 explaining that as the winter months approach and the days grow shorter, staying safe as a pedestrian becomes even more important. Reduced visibility, icy sidewalks, and snow-covered streets can increase the risks for those walking near … Read more

Cobras advance to provincial semi-finals with win over Bow Valley

By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football team The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team won their seventh straight game and advanced to the 3A provincial football semi-finals, and south final, with a 34-22 win over a stubborn Bow Valley Bobcat squad from Cochrane, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the University of Lethbridge community field.In the week before … Read more

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly chapter celebrates 20th anniversary

By Rob Vogt TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter Alberta 5256 will be celebrating an important milestone later this week.The chapter was organized on Nov. 16, 2004, with four members, and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.Currently, there are 24 members, and they still have one of the original charter members attending, Marilyn Heyland.She also celebrated her 30 years as a … Read more

Remembrance Day service at community centre

By Rob Vogt Volunteers are busy planning a community Remembrance Day service for Nov. 11.The service will take place in the Claresholm Community Centre on Monday, Nov. 11, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the service starting at 11 a.m. sharp.It will be the first community-wide Remembrance Day service since 2019, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the … Read more

Kitchen fire safety topic of presentation

By Rob Vogt Kitchen fires are the leading cause of structure fires in Alberta.On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Claresholm Fire Department gave a fire prevention presentation where Captain George Douros gave highlighted the dangers of kitchen fires, what to do when they happen, and what to do to prevent them.Approximately a dozen people attended the presentation at the Claresholm Social … Read more

Municipal District of Willow Creek prioritizes airport

By Mickey Dumont Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Above expected upgrades and necessary maintenance at the Claresholm Industrial Airport (CIA), the Municipal District of Willow Creek’s evolving plans shine a priority spotlight on the facility.“We get frequent calls regarding potential development there,” says Derrick Krizsan, chief administrative officer, for the Municipal District of Willow Creek. “We are encouraged that the Claresholm … Read more