First responder walking sea to sea for PTSD

By Rob VogtChad Kennedy wants to raise awareness about post traumatic stress disorder and emphasize help is available.For that reason, he has determined to walk sea to sea for PTSD.He passed through Claresholm recently, escorted by a convoy of emergency vehicles, to continue his walk.Kennedy also shared his story with local first responders.He is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and … Read more

Peewee Cobras shut out Lethbridge Coyotes

By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Cobras peewee football team recorded their second straight shut out at home to continue their unbeaten streak.The Cobras hosted the Lethbridge Coyotes at the Willow Creek Composite High School football field on Thursday, Sept. 3 where they won by a score of 28-0.This year’s Cobras are:1, Tripp Schuler;2, Memphis Van Herk;4, Courtland Blake;7, Chantz Gimber;8, Logan … Read more

Take a drive on the wild side: province unveils bighorn licence plate to support conservation

By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterSource: The Macleod Gazette Alberta’s iconic bighorn sheep officially hit the road this month, thanks to a fundraising licence plate that features the work of a renowned Grande Prairie artist. Three rams backdropped by Mount Lougheed are highlighted in a design that celebrates Alberta while raising money for conservation, the province announced Tuesday. “The … Read more

Rural isolation, stigma compound trauma for sexual assault survivors, cabinet minister says

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Travel distances and the stifling quiet of stigma make sexual assault especially dangerous for rural Albertans, a cabinet minister acknowledged in a recent interview. Commenting on a funding announcement of nearly $21 million under his ministry, Searle Turton said: “It just breaks my heart when I hear that in the past survivors were feeling … Read more

Beyond the fence: how science, design and strategy help animals avoid motorists along a stretch of Highway 3

The Macleod Gazette8/25/26By: George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Wood, metal, concrete and mesh have transformed a 10-kilometre stretch of the open road in southern Alberta into a protective passageway for the motoring public. Strategically placed along a scenic foothills route to prevent the kind of wildlife encounter drivers would sooner avoid, all those posts, fences and cattleguards along Highway … Read more

Stiff arm

The Willow Creek Composite High School Cobras football team opened their season on Saturday, Aug. 29, hosting a controlled scrimmage with the LCI Rams junior varsity team of Lethbridge. The Rams won the day, but the Cobras had some good plays including this run, where Cobra Easton Wright, at right, stiff arms a would-be Rams tackler. Photo by Rob Vogt