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Human trafficking explored in session

Posted on 02 October 2012 by Contributor

Fort Macleod residents will explore a growing world issue Wednesday, Oct. 10. Human trafficking is the topic of a free…Continue Reading

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Macleod to set priorities for mowing and spraying

Posted on 02 October 2012 by Editor

Town council will create a policy establishing priorities for mowing and weed spraying. Town of Fort Macleod municipal manager David…Continue Reading

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Mounted Police barracks part of new Galt exhibit

Posted on 02 October 2012 by staff

The Galt Museum and Archives digs into the southern Alberta landscape this fall in the new special exhibit “Uncovering Secrets: Archaeology in southern Alberta.” The exhibit features 15 local and area sites holding the secrets to stories of the past including the North West Mounted Police post at Fort Macleod, Paleo-Indian hunting sites more than…Continue Reading

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Buffalo jump, Empress to mark Culture Days

Posted on 26 September 2012 by staff

Cowboy and Blackfoot culture are at the root of Alberta’s Culture Days celebrations Sept. 28-30 in Fort Macleod and district.…Continue Reading

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New ATCO Gas mural celebrates centennial

Posted on 26 September 2012 by staff

ATCO Gas marked its century-old relationship with Fort Macleod with two gifts. The company made a $2,500 donation to the Empress Theatre, which is also celebrating its centennial in 2012. Last week ATCO Gas unveiled its new mural in the Devonian Walkway. “Early residents of Fort Macleod were among the first Albertans to set a…Continue Reading

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Enrollment declining in Livingstone Range

Posted on 26 September 2012 by robvogt

The preliminary student enrollment numbers in Livingstone Range School Division are down from last year, but up from the enrollment…Continue Reading

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RCMP investigate break-ins, theft

Posted on 26 September 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod RCMP are investigating a series of break-ins last week. Between Sept. 10 and Sept. 17 someone broke into…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek MD rejects Macleod gravel pit plan

Posted on 26 September 2012 by robvogt

MD of Willow Creek Municipal Planning Commission has refused an application to expand a gravel pit near Fort Macleod citing…Continue Reading

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STARS air ambulance serves Willow Creek MD

Posted on 26 September 2012 by robvogt

When someone is critically injured and needs to get to the hospital fast, they can rest assured STARS air ambulance is…Continue Reading