M.D. approves drag race on de-commissioned airport runway
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved a request from the Lethbridge Street Wheelers Car Club to hold a drag race on the de-commissioned runway at the Claresholm airport in September.At its May 22 meeting, M.D. council heard from Raiden Higa and Lauren Vander Woude from the car club making the request.Higa said they would like to … Read more…
Claresholm library receives special award
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Public Library has received a prestigious award for its popular “Harry Potter Experience”.The Chinook Arch Regional Library System recently presented its 2024 READ Awards based on excellence in library service, collaboration, innovation, community benefit, and transferability to other libraries. This year’s awards were focused on the criteria of how libraries are attracting patrons back into their buildings.“It … Read more…
High School baseball Cobras end playoff run
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras baseball team wrapped up their season this past weekend with Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier-2 championship playoffs.The Cobras opened the playoffs in Cardston against Notre Dame on Thursday, May 23, losing by a score of 13-3, due in part to eight runs in the first inning.Notre Dame jumped out … Read more…
Football players needed
By Tim Bryson, Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team is in need of a boost to its numbers in order to make the 28-player minimum for 12-a-side football.Previously, we’d go into a season like this looking to pull in a few more players in September, but this year, there is a hard minimum … Read more…
Wildfire cleanup tips
Picture the scenario where you must suddenly abandon all your responsibilities, gather your children, and evacuate your residence. This fear is shared by 57 per cent of Albertan residents, as revealed in a recent survey conducted by First Onsite Property Restoration. Edmontonian Curtis Azevedo has seen much devastation from wildfires, floods and other disasters in his role as Quality Assurance … Read more…
‘Tis the tick season: Dog owners encouraged to watch out for ticks
By: Scott Hayes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Springtime means taking the dog for long walks in grass that keeps getting taller and taller. That means ticks should now be on your watch list for wildlife. Dr. Janet Jones of the Jasper Veterinary Clinic said that the ticks found in Jasper are predominantly if not exclusively Dermacentor ticks, at least for … Read more…