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Fort Macleod Legion Branch 46 celebrating 90th anniversary

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Editor

Fort Macleod Legion Branch No. 46 wants the community to help mark a milestone anniversary this weekend. The Legion is…Continue Reading

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Six-year rugby veteran Michael McTighe receives Steven J. Tolley Memorial Award

Posted on 21 June 2017 by Editor

Michael McTighe capped his six-year F.P. Walshe school rugby career last week with his team’s most prestigious award. McTighe received…Continue Reading

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Tom O’Connor set to make his home debut on King of the Cage card

Posted on 14 June 2017 by Editor

Tom O’Connor makes his home debut Friday, June 16 as the main event at King of the Cage at the…Continue Reading

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Gus Yaki walks across province to raise awareness for grassland conservation

Posted on 14 June 2017 by staff

A Calgary-based naturalist and expert birder is currently walking across southern Alberta, marking Canada’s 150th birthday, to save grasslands, the world’s most endangered ecosystem. Between now and June 22 Gus Yaki and about 40 supporters are walking across Alberta to fund-raise for various conservation organizations including the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Alberta Wilderness Association, and…Continue Reading

Full day of events Saturday in Fort Macleod

Posted on 14 June 2017 by Editor

The stars have aligned to make Saturday, June 17 a big day in Fort Macleod. Saturday is marked by a…Continue Reading

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Pertussis outbreak declared in south zone

Posted on 14 June 2017 by staff

Alberta Health Services has declared an outbreak of whooping cough, or pertussis, in the west part of the south zone.…Continue Reading

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Fort Museum receives provincial grant

Posted on 07 June 2017 by Editor

A provincial grant will ensure some needed improvements are made this summer at The Fort — Museum of the North…Continue Reading

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Area residents named to advisory panel

Posted on 07 June 2017 by Editor

Area residents Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Reg Crowshoe and Harley Bastien were named last week to an environmental panel. The Indigenous Wisdom Advisory Panel will advise Fred Wrona, Alberta’s chief scientist, about how to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and traditional ecological knowledge into environmental monitoring. “Indigenous wisdom is fundamental to measuring, assessing and informing on the…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod and district can have say on cannabis laws

Posted on 07 June 2017 by Editor

Fort Macleod and district residents can join Albertans in shaping provincial cannabis legislation. An on-line survey and stakeholder engagements will…Continue Reading