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Alberta SouthWest elects new board

Posted on 20 December 2017 by Editor

The Alberta SouthWest Regional Economic Alliance has a new board of directors. Representatives from 16 member communities met following the…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod gathers for Christmas dinner

Posted on 13 December 2017 by Editor

Close to 550 people feasted on a free, early Christmas dinner Saturday at the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall. The Masonic Lodge and a strong team of volunteers served a dinner of turkey with all the trimmings to anyone who made their way to the hall between 4-7 p.m. “This is all about community,”…Continue Reading

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‘Prairie Sunset’ photo book preserves history

Posted on 13 December 2017 by Editor

Dion Manastyrski spent weeks at a time roaming the prairies from 2003-’14, photographing abandoned houses, barns, one-room schools and even…Continue Reading

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Charity hockey tournament set to face off

Posted on 13 December 2017 by Editor

A charity hockey tournament that hits the ice Friday promises to be one for the ages. The inaugural Hockey Through the Ages Charity Tournament features eight teams of players aged 25 to 79 years battling for bragging rights. The real winner will be the palliative care program at Fort Macleod Health Centre, which is the…Continue Reading

Early Child Development Coalition shows residents how to build a brain

Posted on 13 December 2017 by staff

A group of Fort Macleod leaders spent Thursday night trying to build healthy brains. They were taking part in the…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Masons invite community to Christmas dinner

Posted on 07 December 2017 by Editor

The Masonic Lodge is inviting several hundred friends for dinner on Saturday, Dec. 9. The Masons are hosting the annual…Continue Reading

Stray cats ‘a problem’ in Fort Macleod

Posted on 07 December 2017 by Editor

The Town of Fort Macleod will consider measures to solve a stray cat problem. The decision to have administration investigate…Continue Reading

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CP Holiday Train in Fort Macleod on Monday

Posted on 07 December 2017 by Editor

The CP Holiday Train will arrive in Fort Macleod at 9:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11. The CP Holiday Train program launched in 1999 and has raised more than $13-million and four million pounds of food for communities along routes in Canada and the United States. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted Monday for…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod invited to community nativity display

Posted on 07 December 2017 by Editor

Nativity displays from around the world will be showcased this week at a Fort Macleod church. The Church of Jesus…Continue Reading