By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Transportation Society has added a new van to its fleet to better serve the needs of its clients. On Jan. 19, the society announced they had purchased a 2017 wheelchair-accessible van to replace a 2006 and 2010 vans in their fleet. The new van is rear-loading with spaces for wheel … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Willow Creek Composite High School senior varsity girls’ basketball team earned an important two points in the standings with a solid win over a traditional rival in Deep South Conference action last week. The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe of Fort Macleod on Thursday, Jan. 18, defeating the Flyers by a score of … Read more…
The Claresholm Arts Society is putting the musical “Back to the ‘80s” featuring a trip back to that magical decade. The first two shows were on Jan. 12 and 13, and there are more scheduled for Jan. 18, 19 and 20 at the Claresholm Community Centre. Here, Cassidy Wynia gets caught in the classic tug-of-war between two love interests, played … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A new group in Claresholm has formed that wants to ensure good governance for the Town of Claresholm. Susan Holland appeared as a delegation at the Jan. 8 meeting of Claresholm town council representing the Claresholm Citizens Coalition. Reading from a prepared statement, she said the coalition is a group advocating for fair, responsible … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer A Claresholm town councillor is donating the money she makes as a councillor to various community organizations. Donna Courage began last week by making a $1,000 donation to Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services to be used for the Youth of Tomorrow, girls’ group, and other youth-oriented initiatives. Courage describes it as … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It was a tough home game for the Claresholm Atom Thunder in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-4 action on the weekend. The Thunder hosted Pincher Creek on Sunday, Jan. 14, losing by a score of 9-0, although the score was not indicative of the level of play as Claresholm had several chances to score. … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has decided to spend close to $20,000 to hire an architect to provide an updated design and quote to convert the former Claresholm Elementary School building into a town hall and community multi-use facility. At its Jan. 8 meeting, council reviewed a report from administration outlining the situation and discussed what … Read more…