The 2026 poppy campaign kicked off on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Claresholm branch of the Royal Canadian Legion with the representatives of the Towns of Claresholm and Stavely and Municipal District of Willow Creek receiving the first poppies. From left are Duane Southgate, second vice-president of the Legion; Leonard Weiss, president of the Legion; Brad Schlossberger, mayor of Claresholm; … Read more…
This young moose was spotted in a backyard at Derochie Drive on Thursday, Oct. 22. It has been quite a year, with a bear cub making an appearance in the same area a few weeks ago. Photo submitted
By Rob VogtClaresholm town council has approved closing the town office for information and privacy training on Monday, Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.The decision came at council’s Oct. 13 meeting, after they reviewed a report from administration.That report explained that as of June 11, 2025, Alberta’s Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act officially replaced … Read more…
By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” girls’ volleyball team swept both matches they played last Friday.The Cobras hosted a crossover with Piikani Nation Secondary School and Livingstone High School of Lundbreck on Oct. 23.The idea of a crossover is to cut down on travel by having three teams meet in one location where they play each … Read more…
The Canadian Classic Rodeo Association 2026 Finals took over the Willow Creek Agriplex from Thursday, Oct. 15 to Oct. 18. From left are Dean Rhodes of Claresholm and his partner Wayne Hofer competing in the team roping 40 to 59 years of age category. Photo by Rob Vogt
By Rob VogtThe referendum on Monday night, Oct. 19, also had nine questions covering a variety of topics and, at a press time, Albertans voted yes to eight out of those nine questions.The results break down as follows:Question 1Do you support the Government of Alberta taking increased control over immigration for the purposes of decreasing immigration to more sustainable levels, … Read more…