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Allan Kristinson’s life changed overnight. Kristinson went to bed feeling fine and awoke to the onset of what he would later learn was multiple sclerosis, a chronic, often disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. “I went to bed one night fine and woke up the next morning and my one eye was paralyzed,…Continue Reading

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has been ordered to investigate how Calgary police dealt with a Piikani Nation man…Continue Reading

The Empress Theatre has announced the line-up for its 2014-’15 Centre Stage Series. The concert series has a new format…Continue Reading

One of Canada’s best new bluegrass bands will perform a mix of original and traditional music Thursday, Aug. 21 in Fort Macleod. The Slocan Ramblers are looking forward to their performance at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate confines of the Fort Macleod Arts Building. “For me, the more intimate shows are almost always our favourite,”…Continue Reading

The MD of Willow Creek has offered to sell the fire hall at Moon River Estates to the hamlet’s residents’…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents can join a national effort Thursday, Aug. 21 in support of the MS Society of Canada. The…Continue Reading

Housing stray animals is no laughing matter. But Fort Macleod residents can have a laugh Thursday, Sept. 11 while helping…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod celebrated the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the North West Mounted Police on Thursday with a party for the ages. “Our great town is so proud of its heritage and culture,” Deputy Mayor Trish Hoskin said. “Just look what we have here. We have a community that shines.” Hoskin welcomed hundreds of…Continue Reading

A descendant of legendary North West Mounted Police scout Jerry Potts was honoured Thursday for his family’s contributions to policing.…Continue Reading