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Premiere Friday for new Empress play

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Editor

A play commissioned for the Empress Theatre’s centennial has its premiere Friday, June 29. “The Stage That Made Us” will…Continue Reading

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Regional business centre to unlock town’s potential

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Editor

The provincial government recognizes the critical role small business plays in Alberta’s economy. The province is setting up regional business development centres in eight communities — including Fort Macleod — to support those small businesses. “Small business is the heart and soul of Alberta’s entrepreneurial spirit,” said Linda Erickson, regional manager with Alberta Enterprise and…Continue Reading

A-T Walk for a Cure

Annual A-T Walk for Cure helps family on their road

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Editor

The annual A-T Walk for a Cure continued Saturday its tradition of delivering thousands of dollars for research in a…Continue Reading

Calgary Stampede seeks Archie McLean’s family

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Editor

In true western style, the Calgary Stampede is trying to round up descendants of the men who helped found “the…Continue Reading

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Allied Arts celebrates long-time dream of home

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Editor

Twenty-eight years after the organization formed, Allied Arts has a place to call its own in Fort Macleod. The Allied Arts Council on Saturday celebrated the official grand opening of the Fort Macleod Allied Arts Building on Main Street. “There is an excitement surrounding the centre,” Allied Arts director Gisela Kelner said. “People are excited…Continue Reading

Children’s Project resumes its walk for cure for A-T

Posted on 19 June 2012 by Editor

The diagnosis of another relative with the rare genetic disease A-T has strengthened the Van Hierden family’s resolve to find…Continue Reading

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Immunization clinics for whooping cough outbreak

Posted on 19 June 2012 by staff

To address an ongoing whooping cough (Pertussis) outbreak in southern Alberta, Alberta Health Services is holding a series of immunization…Continue Reading

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Colton Prete honoured for dedication to rugby

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Editor

An F.P. Walshe Flyers rugby player was honoured last week for his passion for the sport. Colton Prete, a Grade…Continue Reading

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‘Nice mix’ of dealers will gather for antique sale

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Editor

History comes to life this weekend at the Fort Macleod and District Sports Centre. The Fort Macleod Antique Sale and…Continue Reading