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Play is important to children’s developing brains

Posted on 12 June 2018 by Editor

Unstructured play is vital to the development of a healthy child, a Fort Macleod audience heard last week. Dr. Robbin…Continue Reading

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Southwest United claims consolation title

Posted on 12 June 2018 by Michael McTighe

Southwest United claimed the consolation title at the weekend high school boys rugby provincial tournament at Calgary. United was ranked…Continue Reading

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Community Futures to visit Macleod businesses

Posted on 12 June 2018 by staff

f Community Futures Alberta Southwest, in cooperation with the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce, has initiated a business visitation project.…Continue Reading

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Empress theatre camps rev up kids’ creativity

Posted on 06 June 2018 by staff

Every kid needs a creative outlet. Let your kids’ creativity loose at one of the day camps offered at the…Continue Reading

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Antique sale and show adds art; changes days

Posted on 06 June 2018 by Contributor

ASHLEY NELSON, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The Fort Macleod and District Chamber of Commerce’s 17th annual Antiques and Art Show and Sale…Continue Reading

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Virtual school provides students with options

Posted on 06 June 2018 by robvogt

Livingstone Range School Division is continuously looking for ways to bring education to rural areas, and one of its recent…Continue Reading

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Flyers earn trip to provincials

Posted on 06 June 2018 by Contributor

ANDREW WALMSLEY, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR On Wednesday evening the F.P. Walshe Flyers hosted Chinook Coyotes in the Tier 2 high school girls rugby zone semifinal. The game took on added importance as both teams knew the winner would book a trip to provincials next Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, in Calgary. The winner would also take…Continue Reading

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PARTY program comes to F.P. Walshe school

Posted on 30 May 2018 by Michael McTighe

F.P. Walshe hosted the PARTY Program last week to educate grade 10 students on the risks of drug and alcohol abuse. The PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) is an initiative of Alberta Health Services. RCMP Sgt. Bryan Mucha discussed distracted and drunk driving. Another speaker, Courtney Peckford, focused on the effects of…Continue Reading

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Empress Theatre musical comedy to open this week

Posted on 30 May 2018 by Editor

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee starts its two-week run at the Empress Theatre on Thursday, May 31. The…Continue Reading