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F.P. Walshe athletes help Cobras win championship

Posted on 04 December 2019 by Editor

Six F.P. Walshe school students helped power Willow Creek Composite Cobras to the Tier 4 provincial football championship. Logan Markland,…Continue Reading

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Family honours mother with $50,000 Fort Macleod Handibus donation

Posted on 04 December 2019 by Editor

Fort Macleod Handibus Society is receiving a $50,000 donation in memory of Jean (Cuppen) Sinclair. Jack Cuppen delivered the first $25,000 installment Saturday to Bruce Robertson of the handibus society. “I always wanted to do something for my mom, in honour of her,” Cuppen said. Jean (Cuppen) Sinclair lived in Fort Macleod for about 65…Continue Reading

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Andrew Legg to present One Christmas Carol at the Empress Theatre

Posted on 04 December 2019 by Editor

Andrew Legg hopes to establish a Christmas tradition at the Empress Theatre next month when he performs a holiday classic.…Continue Reading

Holiday Train to stop in Fort Macleod

Posted on 27 November 2019 by staff

Canadian Pacific (CP) announced last week that 2019 CCMA Awards Entertainer of the Year Dallas Smith will join Terri Clark…Continue Reading

Scouting program honours John Whitehead

Posted on 27 November 2019 by Editor

John Whitehead has dedicated 45 years to Scouting. That commitment was recognized earlier this month by the Chinook Scout Foundation…Continue Reading

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Alberta writers showcased in Get Lit! Festival

Posted on 27 November 2019 by Editor

Five Alberta authors gathered shared ideas and experiences about writing Nov. 16 in the intimate setting of the Empress Theatre. Sid Marty, Angie Abdou, Fran Kimmel, Ali Bryan and Kevin Allen took part in the first Get Lit! Festival. Russel Bowers, host of CBC Radio’s Daybreak Alberta, was master of ceremonies for the literary festival.…Continue Reading

Coats For Kids project collects winter clothing

Posted on 27 November 2019 by Editor

Fort Macleod residents are rallying to make sure children stay warm this winter. The Coats For Kids initiative was started…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Mavericks win own Atom tournament

Posted on 20 November 2019 by Editor

Fort Macleod Mavericks beat Magrath Chiefs 6-1 Sunday afternoon to claim the championship of their own Atom hockey tournament. The…Continue Reading

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Piikani RCMP respond to fatal crash on Highway 3

Posted on 20 November 2019 by staff

A 75-year-old Pincher Creek man was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash involving a cattle liner and car. Piikani…Continue Reading