By Rob VogtNine local women were honoured on International Women’s Day for their inspiring contributions to the community.On March 8, surprised at their places of work and around the community with a certificate, balloons, and gifts, were:• Starla Alder;• Lauren Billey;• Michelle DeDominicis;• Holly Gillespie;• Kim Gugala;• Suzy Nash;• Carolyn Williams;• Natalie Wright;• Amanda Zimmer.The recognition was the idea of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no one more responsible for the sight and sound of the Claresholm Thunder senior men’s hockey team than Dallas McCarthy.Not only was he the original voice who called Thunder games down at the Claresholm Arena from 1991 to 1999, but he designed the logo that ended up on the jerseys, the exterior wall of the dressing … Read more…
May 17, 1926 – March 5, 2023 Florence Kathleen Deschamps, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 5, 2023 in Claresholm, Alberta. Florence leaves behind her loving children, Patricia (Randy) Ames of Claresholm, Alberta, Les (Holly) Deschamps of Stavely, Alberta and Joy (John) Oliverio of Calgary, Alberta; her 7 grandchildren, Leigh-Anna, Janel, Guy, Michael, Eryne, Mark & Darla; along with numerous … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder used a five-goal second period to break open a tight game and capture the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Red Division championship on Friday night.The Thunder hosted a combined team from Foremost and Bow Island in Game 2 of their best-of-three championship final at Claresholm Arena on March 10.The Thunder led the series 1-0 … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team capped off a near perfect season by winning another championship.The Cobras travelled to Coaldale for the South Zone 3J boys basketball championship on March 4, defeating the host Kate Andrews Pride in the championship final by a score of 78-77.The zone championship goes along with the Cobras regular … Read more…
By Rob VogtNobleford really is a modern municipal miracle, going from a declining population, few job opportunities and high property taxes, to attracting businesses, creating jobs and reducing taxes by 90 per cent.Growth was the objective in order to survive.At the centre of that activity was Kirk Hofman, who was Nobleford’s chief administrative officer.He was the guest speaker at the … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Elks’ management of three municipal parks within the Municipal District of Willow Creek has been a resounding success.That was one of the messages delivered to the M.D. council at its March 8 meeting.Tim Nelson, of the Elks, appeared as a delegation to provide an update.The Elks took over Willow Creek Park, Clear Lake Park, and Pine … Read more…