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Tales from the legislature trim a great big Christmas tree

Posted on 19 December 2024 by George Lee

You can dangle a lot of symbolism from the many boughs of an Alberta-harvested Christmas tree that’s 71 feet tall.…Continue Reading

NDP predicts lost opportunity, stranded projects from REDA funding change

Posted on 19 December 2024 by George Lee

A new approach to provincial funding threatens economic development in rural Alberta while undermining the premier’s own marching orders, the…Continue Reading

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U11 Mavericks host Southern Showdown tournament

Posted on 12 December 2024 by Editor

Fort Macleod Mavericks battled to the semifinals of their own U11 Southern Showdown hockey tournament before bowing out. The Mavericks hosted seven other teams in the three-day tournament. Winterhawks 6 Mavericks 5 The tournament opened Friday afternoon with Lethbridge Winterhawks edging the Mavericks 6-5. After a scoreless first period Lethbridge took a 4-0 lead only…Continue Reading

NDP touts accessibility bill benefits for rural residents

Posted on 12 December 2024 by George Lee

The UCP may be misreading the needs of rural Albertans with disabilities, said a shadow cabinet minister planning to introduce…Continue Reading

Super-charged conversation touts Alberta tourism

Posted on 12 December 2024 by George Lee

How well is tourism doing in Alberta? Well enough that you may want to say “super” when you discuss the…Continue Reading

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Rural Municipalities Association welcomes police payment freeze

Posted on 12 December 2024 by George Lee

Policing shortages and high crime rates run deeper than the province’s “top-down approach” can resolve, said the new president of…Continue Reading

Community foundation funds food bank, Meals on Wheels

Posted on 12 December 2024 by staff

Food security organizations in Fort Macleod and district will share in more than $138,000 in grants from the community Foundation…Continue Reading

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Santa Claus Parade – Photo Album

Posted on 05 December 2024 by staff

The 41st Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade took place Nov. 30.

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‘Brave and before his time’

Posted on 05 December 2024 by George Lee

A trailblazer in the advancement of Indigenous rights within the RCMP died Nov. 19 at the University of Alberta Hospital…Continue Reading