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Fort Macleod waiting for news on the police college

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Editor

Thursday passed without the province awarding the contract for construction of the police college. Fort Macleod Mayor Shawn Patience isn’t…Continue Reading

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Big budget movies scenes to be shot in Fort Macleod

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Editor

Cameras will be rolling this year in Fort Macleod. Three to four scenes for the Hollywood production “T.S. Spivet” will…Continue Reading

MLA Stier wants action on flood mitigation report

Posted on 05 June 2012 by Editor

Livingstone-Macleod’s new MLA wants the province to act on recommendations to ease flooding in the riding. Wildrose MLA Pat Stier…Continue Reading

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Performer blends circus with comedy at festival

Posted on 05 June 2012 by Editor

Aytahn Ross turned a childhood hobby into a job that he loves. Ross weaves his juggling and balancing skills into a show that has entertained audiences around the world — bringing himself joy in the process. “If they have a smile or a laugh I’ve really done my job,” Ross said. “If they forget about…Continue Reading

Home away from home for patients and families

Posted on 05 June 2012 by staff

Family members and patients receiving treatment at Jack Ady Cancer Centre or Chinook Regional Hospital now have one less thing…Continue Reading

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Province sues tobacco firms to recover health care costs

Posted on 05 June 2012 by Editor

The provincial government announced last week it will sue tobacco companies to pay for health care costs caused by smoking-related…Continue Reading

Town put out call for hall board members

Posted on 05 June 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod residents are needed to keep the community hall running. There are openings for up to six public members…Continue Reading

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Librarian Sharon Edwards closes chapter on a career

Posted on 29 May 2012 by Editor

Sharon Edwards was just looking for a job — any job — when she joined Fort Macleod RCMP Centennial Library…Continue Reading

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Granum family to build water system in Uganda

Posted on 29 May 2012 by Editor

A Granum family has its work cut out for it to raise $20,000 to bring fresh water to a village in Uganda. The Gripping family knows that its burden pales in comparison to the daily challenges faced by people living in Akampala, who walk for miles to get water for drinking and cooking. “Some of…Continue Reading