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Macleod to ask Lethbridge not to compete with parade

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod will ask for co-operation for its biggest event of the year from its city neighbour. Fort Macleod officials…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod adds voice to Source to Tap discussion

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod residents added their voices Wednesday to a discussion about the headwaters of the Oldman River. The session at…Continue Reading

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Town developing new plan for economic development

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Editor

Planning a new economic development strategy for Fort Macleod continues this week. Town officials were to meet Tuesday to continue a discussion that began in October. “Once we have a draft plan put together we’ll go to public consultation,” Town of Fort Macleod economic development officer Martin Ebel said. Ebel provided Chamber members with an…Continue Reading

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Students share their story of overcoming challenges

Posted on 04 December 2012 by Editor

Rebecca Neels and Nick Asam aren’t looking for special treatment as they navigate the hallways and classrooms at F.P. Walshe school in their wheelchairs. The two students, who have cerebral palsy, just want to be treated like any other teenager by their peers and adults. “Even though we are disabled and have CP, that doesn’t…Continue Reading

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Paula Woynarowsky is a Canada West all-star

Posted on 04 December 2012 by staff

Paula Woynarowsky’s strong offensive play and hard-hitting made her a university rugby all-star. The third-year University of Lethbridge student scored…Continue Reading

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Macleod Meadows design showcased at open house

Posted on 04 December 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod’s next residential and commercial development will be showcased Wednesday, Dec. 12. The Macleod Meadows conceptual design scheme is…Continue Reading

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Water stewardship focus of up-coming meetings

Posted on 04 December 2012 by staff

Source to Tap is a local initiative to engage people in sharing their knowledge and priorities to further good stewardship…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe students find ‘We’ can make a difference

Posted on 27 November 2012 by Editor

F.P. Walshe school students are working hard these days to make a positive difference in their community, and the world. Students are helping stock the shelves of the Fort Macleod Food Bank and also collecting pennies to fund a Third World water project. “The whole school is getting involved,” Grade 10 student Amy Cook said.…Continue Reading

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Author stops in Macleod to talk to local students

Posted on 27 November 2012 by Editor

Thomas King attributes his decision to become a writer to love. Love of a woman — not literature. “That’s how…Continue Reading