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Way paved for oilfield service rigs to stop less, drive growth

Posted on 12 June 2025 by staff

Oilfield service rigs will spend less time stopped beside the highway, thanks to what the Alberta government classifies as a…Continue Reading

Tyson Knauf

Back yard beekeeping is a rewarding hobby

Posted on 06 June 2025 by Editor

Tyson Knauf’s lifelong interest in insects led him to a decision to raise bees. That decision to buy two beehives…Continue Reading

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Volleyball tournament raised $25,000 for STARS

Posted on 06 June 2025 by Editor

Fort Macleod Volleyball Club topped its previous record with a $25,000 donation to STARS air ambulance. Club members presented the donation of money raised in April during the annual 60-team volleyball tournament to STARS community engagement officer Vanessa Mickel. “All of our community fund-raising events go towards operations,” Mickel said. “It goes towards us providing…Continue Reading

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Link II provides emotional support at Chinook Sexual Assault Centre

Posted on 06 June 2025 by staff

A new four-legged team member is helping the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre provide enhanced care to its clients. Link II…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod offers many ways to celebrate Seniors’ Week

Posted on 06 June 2025 by Editor

Fort Macleod is celebrating its elders in style this month. Fort Macleod Healthy Aging, Pioneer Lodge and Fort Macleod Library…Continue Reading

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University awards honourary degree to Charles Weaselhead

Posted on 06 June 2025 by staff

Charles Weaselhead made history in 2019 as the first Indigenous person appointed as chancellor at the University of Lethbridge. Throughout…Continue Reading

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Barlow returns as shadow agriculture minister

Posted on 06 June 2025 by Editor

Foothills MP John Barlow retained his position as shadow minister for agriculture and agri-food. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre last month…Continue Reading

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Granum Public Library becoming heart of the community

Posted on 06 June 2025 by Editor

Granum Public Library has started a new chapter in its story of service to the community. Extensive renovations and new approaches to programming have pumped new life into the library in the community of about 500 people. “We want it to be the heart of the town,” library manager Tami Nickerson said. “It’s the heart…Continue Reading

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Researchers find migratory songbirds exhibit greater genetic diversity

Posted on 06 June 2025 by staff

Songbirds who make the arduous flight from their nesting sites in northern boreal forests to warm, southern climates in the…Continue Reading