By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm RCMP are warning people to be on the look out for counterfeit American $100 bills. The Claresholm RCMP issued a statement on Jan. 11 that they have received information from a neighbouring police detachment that has had a few complaints of counterfeit $100 US bills being passed around. The police are asking … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A scam where people receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from STARS Air Ambulance, is making the rounds again. Last week, there were reports that Claresholm residents have been receiving calls from scammers claiming to be associated with the STARS lottery. Unfortunately, these calls are not legitimate but the caller cannot be tracked. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer There was high drama at Willow Creek Composite High School on Saturday night as the host Cobras rallied for a dramatic win to take third place in the annual Cobra Classic basketball tournament. With two minutes to play, Claresholm found themselves trailing the Camrose Composite Trojans by a score of 63-57. Cobra Ethan Perry … Read more…
Grade 7 students at Willow Creek Composite High School walked over to Parkside Manor on Wednesday, Dec. 19, where they performed a reader’s theatre. It is part of an on-going program to introduce the generations to each other.
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm Atom Thunder came off their Christmas break strong and fresh, blowing out both teams they played on the weekend. The Thunder hosted Picture Butte on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Claresholm Arena, winning by a score of 14-0. The Thunder took control early, leading 6-0 after the first period, then adding five … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Christmas came early for a group of post-secondary students who all attended school in Stavely. Leanne Watson, principal of Stavely Elementary School, presented nine $1,000 scholarships at the school’s Christmas concert on Dec. 20, on behalf of the foundation. The winners were: Andrew Olsen, who is attending Lethbridge College and studying inclusive post-secondary education; … Read more…
Willow Creek Composite High School held their annual alumni basketball tournament on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, attracting current and former players as well as community members. Here, current Cobra Tia Woodruff scores on a lay-up while alumnus Ruth Schuepbach looks on.