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Community foundation awards grants to local groups

Posted on 01 June 2022 by staff

Area organizations shared in more than $600,000 in grants awarded by the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. Fort…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek 4-H District to host show and sale

Posted on 01 June 2022 by Editor

Fort Macleod 4-H Beef Club members will take their cattle and sheep to market on Tuesday, June 7. The 2022…Continue Reading

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The Velveteen Rabbit becomes Real at the Empress

Posted on 01 June 2022 by staff

The Empress Theatre Society and the F.P. Walshe Grade 9 drama class will present the classic story of The Velveteen…Continue Reading

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Betty-Ann Little Wolf to receive honourary college degree

Posted on 25 May 2022 by staff

A Piikani Nation woman who mentored students in Fort Macleod will receive an honourary degree from Lethbridge College. Betty-Ann Little…Continue Reading

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Macleod Chamber hosts speaker, author Irvine

Posted on 25 May 2022 by Editor

Fort Macleod business owners will get advice Friday, June 3 on how they can move forward together after the pandemic.…Continue Reading

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Train carrying potash derails east of Fort Macleod

Posted on 25 May 2022 by Editor

The investigation into what caused a train to derail east of Fort Macleod on Sunday morning is under way. Fort Macleod RCMP and Fort Macleod Fire Department responded about 8:15 a.m. Sunday to a report of a train derailment east of town. RCMP Const. Patrick Lambert said in a news release the westbound train and…Continue Reading

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Community foundation funds Allied Arts computers

Posted on 25 May 2022 by staff

Fort Macleod Allied Arts Council on Wednesday accepted a plaque and a cheque for $4,732.87 from the Community Foundation of…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe volleyball alumni battle on court

Posted on 18 May 2022 by Editor

Two new teams have bragging rights on the volleyball courts in Fort Macleod Team 5 beat Team 4 Saturday afternoon…Continue Reading

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Bronze statue pays tribute to World War One vets

Posted on 18 May 2022 by Editor

A new bronze statue pays tribute to the Canadian artillery crews of World War One. Legacy of Alberta by local artist Don Toney was unveiled May 7 at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition’s South Pavilion. “This project celebrates the rich Alberta artillery heritage and, in doing so, honours the service, commitment and sacrifice of the…Continue Reading