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…
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…
By Rob VogtLive theatre will take the stage at the Claresholm Community Centre next week as SUCH Drama presents “Whispers at the Manor”.Performances are May 22 through May 24 at 7 p.m., with performances at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 25.The musical was written by local writer Annalisa Harrison who is also the production’s stage manager.She describes “Whispers at … Read more…
By Rob VogtDuring the Second World War, men from all over the Allied world descended on Claresholm to train to be pilots.The Link Trainer, a model airplane trainees could sit inside and learn to fly by instruments only, was a vital part of that training program.For years it sat outside, a victim of the elements.Now, it has been fully restored … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Yellow Rose Futurity/Derby Barrel Race was another huge success this year.The ninth annual event took place at the Claresholm Agriplex from May 3 to 5, kicking off on Friday night, May 5, with a benefit barrel race.Organizer Elaine Watt said the benefit barrel race attracted 137 riders who raised more than $15,000, with all proceeds going to … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Animal Rescue Society is holding a fundraising online 50/50 draw, and time is running out if you want to buy tickets.Lorraine Norgard, of the animal rescue society, said they usually hold a fundraising garage sale in the arena as a Spring fundraiser.However, they are short of volunteers to host the garage sale, so they have decided … Read more…
By Janin LinkeHistoryAnnually on April 22, Earth Day takes place. Starting in 1970, people were using their voices to raise awareness of environmental changes.A United States senator organized nationwide demonstrations on this day 54 years ago.He educated himself about the ongoing climate change and knew there had to be a change.During the year, the United States was filled with rallies … Read more…