By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The High River Heat took silver at the recent provincial championships and two players from Claresholm played an important part. Jarrid Baxter and Dustin Drake were part of the team that finished second at the recent Alberta Lacrosse Association 2018 Tier-2 Junior “B” Provincials. The Heat were also the Cindy Grant Tier-2 Junior “B” … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Fort Macleod Junior Royals, which includes a strong contingent from Claresholm, won their fourth straight provincial championship this past weekend. The Royals won the 2018 Baseball Alberta Midget AA provincial gold medal on Sunday, July 29, at West Wind Stadium in Fort Macleod. Local players on the team are Sean Burns and Terril … Read more…
The 21st annual Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree took place this past weekend, July 27, 28 and 29, featuring a weekend of faith, fellowship and great music. Here, Agaese “Ace” Taito of Keepers of the Faith Ministry spoke about his life during the Sunday sermon before a crowd of well over 1,000. For full coverage please see pages eight and … Read more…
Team changes name from Raiders to Cobras By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If you once played for the Claresholm Bantam Raiders football team, or had any connection with the team, you may be interested in buying one of their old black and silver jerseys. The Claresholm Bantam Football Association recently decided to change the name of their teams from … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A high-security facility to grow and process medical marijuana, promising up to 35 new jobs for the area, is quickly taking shape on the southern boundary of the Town of Claresholm on the east side of Highway 2. Custom Cannabis, a company co-founded by brother and sister Robyn Wytinck, who is chief operating officer, … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A local family is trying to bring awareness and hope as their son battles Stage 2 Hodgkin Lymphoma. Ben Gilmour, the 16-year-old son of Richard and Desiree Gilmour, was recently diagnosed with the disease and is currently undergoing treatment. It all started in the winter with a persistent cough that, for a few weeks, … Read more…
Library fun The Claresholm Public Library hosted a family fort night on Thursday, July 19. Staff set up forts made of blankets, along with this small tent, around the library. Families were invited in to read stories together in the tents and bring their stuffies. Here, mother Chelsey Waddell reads to her children Casey and Cooper.