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Flyers Carson Smith named Chinook MVP

Posted on 30 March 2022 by Editor

F.P. Walshe Flyer Carson Smith was named most valuable player in the Chinook Basketball League. Flyers coach Amiee Sandham said Smith brings a positive attitude to practices and games, and is welcoming of other players. “She has an amazing work ethic,” Sandham said of Smith, who is in Grade 12. “She is very athletic and…Continue Reading

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Empress Theatre hosts Russell deCarle

Posted on 30 March 2022 by staff

With concert halls and venues re-opening across the province, singer-songwriter Russell deCarle returns to Alberta for a week of dates…Continue Reading

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Credit union celebrates record-breaking year

Posted on 30 March 2022 by staff

ConnectFirst Credit Union had a record-breaking year in 2021 as it reported its strongest financial performance in its 83-year history.…Continue Reading

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Author finds wealth of material for environmental thrillers

Posted on 30 March 2022 by Editor

Award-winning Canadian author Dave Butler gave his audience a glimpse into the life of an environmental thriller writer Thursday at…Continue Reading

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Atkins strikes Olympic gold

Posted on 23 March 2022 by Editor

Fort Macleod’s Christine Atkins last month added an Olympic gold medal to her collection. Atkins was athletic therapist for the Canadian women’s hockey team that defeated the United States 3-2 in the gold medal game in Beijing, China. “It hasn’t fully sunk in yet,” Atkins said in an interview. “This year was pretty amazing. We…Continue Reading

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Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir helping mate struck by MS

Posted on 23 March 2022 by Editor

Members of a now-defunct band are rallying in support of a friend facing challenges due to multiple sclerosis. The Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir is working to sell the last of its inventory of CDs to raise money for their bass player, Vladimir Sobolewski, and the MS Society. “Bob Keelaghan, the guitar player for the Choir,…Continue Reading

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Ryland Moranz album nominated for Canadian Folk Music Award

Posted on 23 March 2022 by staff

Ryland Moranz’s new album XO 1945 is a finalist for a Canadian Folk Music Award. Moranz is nominated for Contemporary…Continue Reading

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Paskal nominated for outstanding first-year teacher award

Posted on 23 March 2022 by staff

Granum school and F.P. Walshe school teacher Ben Paskal is Livingstone Range School Division’s nominee for the 2022 Alberta School…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod U11 Mavericks claim championship banner

Posted on 16 March 2022 by Editor

The Fort Macleod Mavericks are the Central Alberta Tier 4 U11 Hockey League’s green division champions. The Mavericks beat Okotoks…Continue Reading