By Rob VogtIt was a chance to look back at the achievements of 12 years of school and ahead to what the future brings as Willow Creek Composite High School celebrated the graduating class of 2023.Festivities were held in the school gym on June 30, as the school welcomed the community in to join in the celebration.Valedictorian Dakota Van Langen … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no better time to officially commemorate a new playground in Granum’s Granview Park then on Canada Day, when children where playing in the park, the water – and on the new playground equipment.Kim Berreth emceed a ribbon cutting on July 1, where she expressed her appreciation to all the individuals and organizations who came together to … Read more…
By Rob VogtCentennial Park will come alive with the sights and sounds of Canada Day celebrations as the community gets ready to celebrate the 156th birthday of the country.Megan McClung, engagement coordinator for the Town of Claresholm, has a lot planned for the day.Starting at 11 a.m., a colour guard made up of members of the Royal Canadian Legion, fire … Read more…
For more than 21 years, Rob Vogt has covered sports at Willow Creek Composite High School.The editor of the Claresholm Local Press was recently recognized by the Alberta Schools Athletic Association with the 2023 Media Recognition Award for those years of service to high school athletics in Alberta.The award was presented at a ceremony on June 15 in Nisku, where … Read more…
By Rob VogtLethbridge College wants to prepare its students for all the opportunities and challenges they will face when they enter the workforce.On Friday, June 16, the college held “Road to Ready” an engagement session at the town office and multi-use community building hosted by Brad Donaldson, the college’s president and chief executive officer.He explained the session was part of … Read more…
By Rob VogtTwo citizens, one a resident of Claresholm and the other a business owner in town, have concerns about the conduct and behaviour on social media of some town councillors, and request everyone to be respectful going forward.Bonnie Henry and Nikki Thom appeared as a delegation at town council’s June 12 meeting toexpress their concerns.Henry explained she grew up … Read more…
By Rob VogtWest Meadow Elementary School is developing the leaders of tomorrow – today.The school has adopted the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and infused them into all aspects of learning at the school.On Wednesday, May 31, the school hosted a leadership day, welcoming in family, friends, supporters of the school, community partners and the public.It featured an assembly … Read more…