By Tim Bryson, Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras footballAs spring approaches, it’s a good time to look forward to the 2024 high school football season, especially as there are some massive changes taking place this year.Since 1998, high school football teams have been assigned into different tiers, based on school population. The concept is like how other high school teams are designated, … Read more…
By Rob VogtSix worthy individuals are the winners of the Claresholm 2024 International Women Awards.The award were presented on Friday, March 8, by Mary Holgate who spoke on behalf of the committee who chose the recipients.“The community stands behind you,” she said. “And cares about you all.”More than 40 nominations were submitted, and the winners are:• Tina Rittinger, volunteer at the … Read more…
The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of February, 2024. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded.Traffic related• One traffic collision resulting in non-fatal injuries;• Five reportable traffic collisions;• Seven non-reportable traffic collisions;• 11 charges for speeding;• 10 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Community Centre will come alive with a day and evening of exciting activities and events as the 2024 Winterfest takes place this weekend.“It’s going to be so fun this year,” said Megan McClung, engagement coordinator for the Town of Claresholm.The action takes place at the community centre on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt is not how you start but how you finish.For the Claresholm Under-11 Thunder hockey team, they finished strong with a convincing 7-4 victory over Innisfail in their last game of the season in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-6 play.The Thunder hosted Innisfail on Sunday, March 10, jumping out to an early 2-0 lead after the first period, … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe provincial government has announced changes to the rules governing the development of renewable energy, and its says it will take an agriculture-first approach.On Feb. 28, the province announced the following changes:Agricultural lands• The Alberta Utilities Commission will take an “agriculture first” approach when evaluating the best use of agricultural lands proposed for renewables development.• Alberta will no … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team, capped off a dream season by winning the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association 3J championship on the weekend.The Cobras travelled to Immanuel Christian School in Lethbridge for zone championship tournament held on March 1 and 2.The tournament drew teams from Matthew Halton High School of … Read more…