By Frank McTighe, The Macleod GazetteThe stars of the Chinook Basketball League were on display Wednesday, March 22, at F.P. Walshe school in Fort Macleod.The league held its annual high school girls’ all-star game, with the white team beating the dark team 77-53.The white team was made up of Sloane Grier, Tess Provost and Lalaine Mendoza of the F.P. Walshe … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith the mayor of Claresholm securing the nomination for the United Conservative Party in the riding of Livingstone-Macleod for the upcoming provincial election May, town council has granted her an unpaid leave of absence.The Town of Claresholm issued a statement on social media on March 28 announcing that at the last regular meeting of Claresholm town council held … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Stavely Arena was turned into a five-sheet curling rink, complete with purple rings, as the community welcomed the Elks and Royal Purple Canadian Curling Championship last week.The event ran from March 23 to 25, attracting 17 teams in three events.The event began with the opening ceremonies on Thursday, March 23.,Piper Steven DeGraaf and RCMP Constable Chris Vitek … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek will contribute $1,500 for the recruitment of members for the creation of a Rural Crime Watch.At its March 8 meeting, M.D. council was advised by Chief Administrative Officer Derrick Krizsan that administration was recommending the funds be allocated for an open house to start the process of creating a Rural Crime Watch.The … Read more…
By Rob VogtNine local women were honoured on International Women’s Day for their inspiring contributions to the community.On March 8, surprised at their places of work and around the community with a certificate, balloons, and gifts, were:• Starla Alder;• Lauren Billey;• Michelle DeDominicis;• Holly Gillespie;• Kim Gugala;• Suzy Nash;• Carolyn Williams;• Natalie Wright;• Amanda Zimmer.The recognition was the idea of … Read more…
By Rob VogtThere was no one more responsible for the sight and sound of the Claresholm Thunder senior men’s hockey team than Dallas McCarthy.Not only was he the original voice who called Thunder games down at the Claresholm Arena from 1991 to 1999, but he designed the logo that ended up on the jerseys, the exterior wall of the dressing … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder used a five-goal second period to break open a tight game and capture the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Red Division championship on Friday night.The Thunder hosted a combined team from Foremost and Bow Island in Game 2 of their best-of-three championship final at Claresholm Arena on March 10.The Thunder led the series 1-0 … Read more…