By Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Captus Generation is looking to build a natural gas-firing plant with incorporated carbon capture and sequestration in the MD of Pincher Creek. The hub would be constructed on land purchased in Division 1 of the MD of Pincher Creek, situated directly above a depleted natural gas reservoir with wells travelling over three kilometres below … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt was a day to celebrate 12 years of hard work and achievement.Willow Creek Composite High School held their graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 1, sending the grads off in style.Valedictorian Anderson Leishman used his experiences as a distance runner in his valedictory address.“I love to run,” he said.Recently, he competed in his first ultramarathon, which is any race greater … Read more…
By Rob VogtStavely Elementary School has been certified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School by FranklinCovey Education.At the school’s track and field day on May 29, Leanne Watson, principal of the school, told students, their families, and staff they had achieved this recognition.“We had to go through a test to see if we are a Lighthouse school,” she said … Read more…
By Rob VogtIt will be a chance to see some world-class rodeo right in your own backyard.The 66th edition of the Stavely Pro Rodeo takes over the outdoor arena east of the arena, featuring three performances on Thursday, June 13; Friday, June 14; and Saturday, June 15, all starting at 7 p.m.There will also be a slack on Wednesday, June 12 … Read more…
By Rob VogtWith grant funding quickly coming to an end for a half-time position at Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services, a request has been made for the Town of Claresholm to start funding that position.At town council’s May 27 meeting, Gabrielle Kirk of the Claresholm Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse Coalition, appeared as a delegation.She explained she … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Municipal District of Willow Creek has approved a request from the Lethbridge Street Wheelers Car Club to hold a drag race on the de-commissioned runway at the Claresholm airport in September.At its May 22 meeting, M.D. council heard from Raiden Higa and Lauren Vander Woude from the car club making the request.Higa said they would like to … Read more…