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Empress Theatre gets back to roots with this year’s Center Stage lineup

Posted on 09 August 2017 by staff

The Empress Theatre is delivering a roots-focused all-Canadian lineup for its Center Stage Concert Series for the 2017-’18 season. Starting…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod needs bumble bee census-takers

Posted on 09 August 2017 by staff

In response to global concerns about declines in pollinator biodiversity, Friends of the Earth is launching its second Great Canadian…Continue Reading

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Heritage Acres to host annual show Aug. 4-6

Posted on 02 August 2017 by Editor

There is extra reason to celebrate this year at Heritage Acres’ annual show Aug. 4-6. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of Heritage Acres, and it’s also the 150th anniversary of confederation. “I’ve found that people of all ages enjoy it,” Heritage Acres executive director Mark Barber said of the annual show.…Continue Reading

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Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors coming to the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod

Posted on 02 August 2017 by Editor

One of the Bard’s popular plays gets a western twist when it comes to the stage of the Empress Theatre…Continue Reading

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Province moves ahead with work in Castle parks

Posted on 02 August 2017 by Editor

The province is working to upgrade Castle parks to ensure Albertans have a memorable experience. A $20-million improvement plan is…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek Gospel jamboree celebrates two decades at Granum

Posted on 26 July 2017 by Editor

A two decades old tradition continues this weekend at Granum. Now in its 20th year, the Willow Creek Gospel Jamboree continues to expand its following, with more than 1,000 people turning out each year for three days of music and worship. “Drawing close to Jesus” is the theme of the 2017 gospel jamboree. The 2017…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod families needed to host visiting students

Posted on 26 July 2017 by staff

Fort Macleod and district residents are urged to open their homes to visiting students from Columbia and Chile. People will…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents urged to conserve water during hot spell

Posted on 26 July 2017 by Editor

With no relief in sight from the hot, dry conditions, Fort Macleod residents could soon be facing severe water restrictions.…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek MD may add peace officer

Posted on 26 July 2017 by Contributor

LAWRENCE GLEASON GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The MD of Willow Creek may hire another community peace officer if there is money available…Continue Reading