Remembrance Day guest speaker discusses importance of service

By Rob Vogt Being a member of the Canadian Armed Forces can be hard, but it is a rewarding experience.That was just part of the message delivered by the guest speaker at Willow Creek Composite High School’s Remembrance Day service on Thursday, Nov. 7.Corporal Brittany Gallaway of the 20th Independent Field Battery Artillery Unit in Lethbridge, and a member of … Read more

Volleyball Cobra girls wrap up home schedule

By Rob Vogt It was seniors’ night for the Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ volleyball team, as they said goodbye to two graduating Grade 12 players.The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe Flyers in their regular season home finale on Tuesday, Nov. 5.Before the teams played though, Cobra Head Coach JoAnna Sutter recognized Sadie Lybbert and Paiton Hurlburt … Read more

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