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Borders closed to non-essential travel

Posted on 14 May 2020 by staff

Although Alberta began lifting pandemic restrictions the Canadian border remains closed to non-essential travel. The Canada Border Services Agency reminds travellers the restrictions announced in March are still in place at all of Canada’s international border crossings. The government of Canada introduced these border measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, including the…Continue Reading

Players, executive need to revitalize Fort Macleod Royals

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Editor

The boys of summer won’t be on the diamond this year. But it isn’t the COVID-19 pandemic that has shut…Continue Reading

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Firearms, drugs seized in Fort Macleod

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Editor

A 47-year-old woman is charged with drug and weapons offences following a bust in Fort Macleod. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) in partnership with Fort Macleod RCMP seized methamphetamine, cocaine and suspected carfentanil. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team concluded a short-term drug trafficking investigation April 29 by executing a search warrant at a…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod antiques and art sale falls victim to pandemic

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Editor

The 19th Fort Macleod Antiques and Art Show and Sale will have to wait a year. Event organizer Fort Macleod…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod’s Todd Caughlin named top athletic director

Posted on 13 May 2020 by staff

The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) last month named Todd Caughlin as the 2019-’20 Athletic Director of the Year. In…Continue Reading

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Nova Scotia tragedy touches Fort Macleod

Posted on 06 May 2020 by Editor

The Nova Scotia tragedy that saw 22 people gunned down touched the hearts of Fort Macleod residents. A hastily organized moment of silence was observed at 2 p.m. outside the Fort Macleod RCMP detachment. “I think when things are ripping the community apart we have to show solidarity,” said Marilyn Roemer, who organized the gathering.…Continue Reading

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Empress Theatre selling take-out popcorn during pandemic

Posted on 06 May 2020 by Editor

The Empress Theatre might be shut down by the pandemic, but COVID-19 hasn’t broken its spirit. The historic theatre’s staff…Continue Reading

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Jamie Brown named Kodiaks most outstanding player

Posted on 06 May 2020 by Editor

Jamie Brown is the most outstanding player on the Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s volleyball team for the second year in…Continue Reading

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Albertans urged to prepare for emergencies

Posted on 06 May 2020 by staff

Fort Macleod and district residents are urged to prepare for an emergency. Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu urged people to…Continue Reading