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Trevor Hardy fighting to make difference in Africa

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Editor

Trevor Hardy has carved out an excellent reputation for training amateur and professional athletes including National Hockey League players Kris Versteeg and Devin Setoguchi. Now Hardy is in the corner of the non-profit organization Bridges of Hope in a fight to improve the lives of people in Burkina Faso, Africa. Hardy, who is from Fort…Continue Reading

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Triathlon adds new event to mark 10th anniversary

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod Triathlon will mark its 10th anniversary Saturday Aug. 18 with the addition of a new event. Athletes looking for a new challenge will find it in the half ironman category, which includes a 1.9-kilometre swim, a 90-kilometre bike ride and a 21.1-kilometre run. “It’s an experiment,” organizer Alan Poytress said. “It’s a difficult…Continue Reading

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MD won’t withdraw resolution on healthy facility food

Posted on 14 August 2012 by robvogt

MD of Willow Creek council will still put forth a resolution to the Foothills-Little Bow Association lobbying for food services…Continue Reading

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MD rejects request for bounty on coyotes, wolves

Posted on 14 August 2012 by robvogt

The MD of Willow Creek Agricultural Service Board turned down a request for a bounty program for coyotes and wolves.…Continue Reading

Macleod role reduced for Hollywood movie

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Editor

Scheduling difficulties for the lead character mean Fort Macleod will play a smaller role in a new Hollywood movie. Only…Continue Reading

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Jungle theme chosen for second Vaudeville show

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Editor

Jungle fever hits the Empress Theatre on Friday night during the second Vaudeville show of the summer. “Jungle Vaudeville” takes…Continue Reading

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Improv actors, audience are ready for anything

Posted on 08 August 2012 by Editor

Lethbridge Drama Nutz will have to be ready for anything Friday night at the Empress Theatre. Spontaneity and the ability…Continue Reading

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Fort Quilters prepare for their annual show

Posted on 08 August 2012 by Editor

The Fort Quilters will showcase the craft of quilting Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-12 during the 14th annual Quilt Show and Heritage Festival at The Fort — Museum of the North West Mounted Police. Quilts created by members of the Fort Macleod guild and other quilters will be displayed on the walls of the museum…Continue Reading

Judy Orr at clinic
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Judy Orr found her niche nursing in Fort Macleod

Posted on 08 August 2012 by Editor

The idea of nursing in a rural setting was the farthest thing from Judy Orr’s mind when she started her…Continue Reading