The boxes are then shipped to children in need around the world. Donations came from the entire school, and were then sorted and items chosen for each shoe box by the Grade 3 students. “They learn about being global citizens,” said teacher Esther McDowell. From left are teacher Carly Hoar, and students Angus Albrecht, Chloe Stewart, Aria Saini, Sofiya Korolova, Dayton … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Cobras peewee football ended their season recently by handing out their year-end awards. The team held a wind-up evening at the Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club on Monday, Nov. 9, and presented the following awards: • Most Valuable Player, Kael Smith; • Offensive player of the year, Syler Sabey; • Offensive lineman … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Health-care workers hit the streets on Monday morning, walking off the job at the Claresholm General Hospital, Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre and Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions. “We are on strike,” said Loree Preete, chair of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52, South Zone, General Support Services. She represents members working … Read more…
Brady Ring at right, of the Under-11 Claresholm Thunder hockey team, clears the puck out of his zone against Vulcan in a game at the Claresholm Arena on Sunday, Oct. 17. For full coverage please see page 11. Photo by Rob Vogt
The Claresholm Fire Department paid a visit to Learn-A-Lot Playschool on Thursday, Oct. 8, to talk about fire prevention. Here, Lieutenant George Douros, who is the department’s fire prevention officer, reads a fire-prevention-related story to Cameron Bishop, Finn Sears, AJ Mandac, Mhykoh Pacultad, Raiden Dunlop, Kate McMahon, Sage Bishop and the rest of the class off screen. It was part … Read more…
Around the end Syler Sabey, at left, of the Claresholm Cobras peewee football team, took his turn at quarterback on Monday night, Oct. 5, running around the end and fending off this would-be tackler. The Cobras hosted the Taber Rebels at the Willow Creek Composite High School field, putting up a good fight but losing. Photo by Rob Vogt
Melissa Chiasson and Joy Ericksson Parisien, volunteers at the Claresholm Food Bank, were there Saturday, Sept. 26, ready to accept donations. Usually at this time of year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints holds a food drive in the community. However, this year the food drive was cancelled to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, so … Read more…