By Rob VogtWillow Creek Composite High School is just one of three schools in Alberta selected to participate in a unique challenge.Edison Motors, of Merritt, B.C, is putting on a competition for high schools that will have each school build an electric go-kart, and compete in a series of challenges.Teacher Mark Oakes said the Edison High School EV Challenge will … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was the second straight tournament championship for the Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team.After winning a tournament in Pincher Creek last weekend, the Cobras travelled to F.P. Walshe School in Fort Macleod on Dec. 8 and 9, where they won the championship there too.In their first game, against F.P. Walshe, they had … Read more…
By Rob VogtBrian Hadden wants to share his love of woodworking with the community.Consequently, he is making various hand-crafted wood products such as cribbage boards and boards for sandwiches available to community organizations to use in raffles, silent auctions, live auctions or any other fundraising purpose.The only thing he asks in return is that a minimum price is set that … Read more…
By Rob VogtFor 40 years, the Claresholm Christmas Hamper program has been helping those in need to have a nice Christmas dinner.Roxanne Thompson, retired publisher of the Claresholm Local Press who is organizing the Christmas hampers, said the program has been running at least 40 years, starting back when Paul Rockley was publisher of the newspaper.Claresholm and District Family and … Read more…
By Rob VogtPeople in crisis, have a new three digit number to call if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts – 9-8-8.On Nov. 30, the federal government announced it is taking an important step to provide suicide prevention support for people who need it, when they need it most.9-8-8, Canada’s new three-digit suicide crisis helpline, is now available to call or … Read more…
By Rob VogtLooking back, for many children dolls are their “Cherished Childhood Friends”.On Dec. 1, the Claresholm and District Museum held an official opening for its brand new exhibit, a collection of more than 250 dolls from Gwendolen Toone, fittingly called, “Cherished Childhood Friends.”Members of the Toone family, including Gwendolen’s daughters Betty and Marie and son Bill, were on hand … Read more…
By Rob Vogt High school girls open basketball season The Willow Creek Composite High School junior and senior high girls’ teams faced a tough test as they opened their season in the Chinook Basketball League last week.The Cobras hosted the Picture Butte High School Queens on Nov. 29, where the junior varsity team lost by a score of 61-34.The Queens … Read more…