Cobras ground Flyers

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School Cobra girls had a big win against a traditional rival in junior varsity basketball action on Monday night.The Cobras hosted the F.P. Walshe Flyers of Fort Macleod on Jan. 29, defeating them by a score of 54-43.Scoring for Claresholm were Tori Stonehouse with 13 points; Ashley Mandac with 10 points; Hayley Bronson … Read more

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW

January 30, 2024 – Students from across the globe are coming to Livingstone Range School Division for the rural Alberta high school experience. The Division’s International Student Program continues to grow, as students are drawn to the safe, welcoming environment of our rural communities.“Each year our program grows, welcoming more students from more countries around the world, “ says Jas … Read more

Local skaters take home medals from Lethbridge Frozen Fest

By Rob VogtSkaters from the Claresholm Skating Club returned from a weekend event in Lethbridge with a number of medals.The skaters participated in the Lethbridge Frozen Fest 2024 on Saturday, Jan. 20, and achieved the following results:• Emma Chatterton, bronze in STAR2 Freeskate.• Armani Scott, bronze in STAR2 Freeskate.• Minnie Toone, silver in STAR2 Freeskate.• Jordi McLean, bronze in STAR1 … Read more

Sheriffs boost highway safety in 2023

January 19, 2024  Alberta’s Sheriff Highway Patrol (SHP) removed more than 1,200 impaired drivers from the province’s roads in 2023. In July 2021, the SHP was granted the authority to investigate impaired driving and other criminal offences. Since then, SHP has caught almost 4,000 impaired drivers on provincial highways, increasing the safety of Albertans across the province. “Impaired driving is … Read more

Extreme cold causes school closure, electricity shortage

By Rob VogtAs temperatures dropped to minus-35 degrees Celsius and colder, they not only caused people to plug in their vehicles, dress in layers and take other precautions, they caused the closure of schools and a call by the provincial government to conserve electricity.On Jan. 11, the Livingstone Range School Division announced that due to the extreme cold weather and … Read more

M.D. advised about drought planning

By Rob VogtAlthough recent snowfall is a welcome relief, planning is underway throughout Alberta for the drought that is coming in the spring.At its Jan. 10 meeting, the council reviewed a letter from Rebecca Schulze, minister of Environment and Protected Areas, about the water situation in the province.“Alberta is currently in a significant drought,“ Schulze wrote. “During summer 2023, several … Read more