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Adam Fitzpatrick will pay tribute to Elvis Presley in show at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod

Posted on 22 January 2014 by Editor

Adam Fitzpatrick never envisioned the path his life would take when he accepted a dare to enter an Elvis Presley tribute contest in his home town of Penticton. A restaurant manager by trade, Fitzpatrick won the amateur contest and now makes a full-time living with his Elvis tribute show. “When I first did the contest…Continue Reading

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Macleod Conservative candidate says youth is on her side

Posted on 22 January 2014 by Editor

A young woman from High River wants to be part of the renewal of the federal Conservative Party. Melissa Mathieson,…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s Family Play Time designed to showcase value of play

Posted on 22 January 2014 by Editor

Research has shown spontaneous play is crucial to the early development of children. Fort Macleod Early Child Development Coalition is…Continue Reading

Newspaper editor seeks Conservative nomination

Posted on 18 January 2014 by Editor

John Barlow has a strong record of service to his local community. Now the Okotoks resident wants to serve as…Continue Reading

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Volunteers work to preserve story of Old Macleod Trail

Posted on 15 January 2014 by Editor

Bill Dunn never tires of talking about the Old Macleod Trail. Dunn and other volunteers are working to ensure the trail between Fort Macleod and Calgary — so vital to early settlement in what is now Alberta — is not lost to time. “It is a story about transportation,” said Dunn, who was guest speaker…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek MD to seek legal advice on disposing tax recovery land

Posted on 15 January 2014 by robvogt

The MD of Willow Creek will get a legal opinion on how it can dispose of tax recovery land it…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce membership drive under way

Posted on 15 January 2014 by Editor

Interest in the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce is strong to start the new year. The Chamber has already signed…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod youths strike silver in international Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program

Posted on 08 January 2014 by Editor

Two Fort Macleod youths were honoured recently for their latest achievement in an international citizenship program. Amy Cook and Raj Parmar reached the silver level in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. “It’s a long process to get a silver award and they spent a lot of personal time,” Angie O’Connor said. “They’re very committed.”…Continue Reading

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Livingstone Range School Board approves annual education results report, three-year plan

Posted on 08 January 2014 by robvogt

Livingstone Range School Board approved its annual education results report for 2012-’13 and its three-year education plan. Superintendent Dave Driscoll…Continue Reading