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Target schedule is set to build police college

Posted on 19 October 2011 by Editor

Construction of the $122-million police college is to be finished Aug. 27, 2014. That’s according to a schedule developed by…Continue Reading

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Volunteers rescue fish from irrigation canal

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Editor

As the co-ordinator of the Peigan Friends Along the River annual fish rescue, Harley Bastien has a job for life. And that’s just fine with the man who founded the event 21 years ago with six like-minded individuals. “As long as the fish are here and I’m able, I’ll keep going,” Bastien said Saturday. About…Continue Reading

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Empress series opens to sound of bluegrass

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Contributor

VICKI ARNDT – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Genuine acoustic bluegrass performed by Nova Scotia’s Spinney Brothers opens the Empress Theatre’s 2011-’12 Centre…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe students hold Thanksgiving food drive

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Editor

The Salvation Army Food Bank in Fort Macleod was the winner of a little friendly competition at F.P. Walshe school.…Continue Reading

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Chamber set to honour Macleod’s top citizen

Posted on 11 October 2011 by Editor

The Chamber of Commerce will honour Fort Macleod’s Citizen of the Year on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The awards banquet will…Continue Reading

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United Church minister finishes ride for handibus

Posted on 05 October 2011 by Editor

With a strong wind at his back, Eras Van Zyl rolled down Main Street on Friday, completing his mission to help the Fort Macleod Handibus Society. The Trinity United Church minister, who cycled 315 kilometres to Fort Macleod from Kimberley, B.C. was welcomed by supporters cheering and holding a banner. “I’m feeling very strong,” Rev.…Continue Reading

‘Brazen’ thief steals truck from garage

Posted on 05 October 2011 by Editor

A Fort Macleod couple is feeling violated after someone broke into their garage early Saturday morning and stole their pickup.…Continue Reading

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Harvest Moon Ball to aid health foundation

Posted on 05 October 2011 by Contributor

SUSAN KOOTS – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The Fort Macleod and District Health Foundation is holding its fourth annual fall event, this…Continue Reading

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Macleod gives up contract to manage ambulance service

Posted on 05 October 2011 by Editor

The Town of Fort Macleod will turn over operation of its ambulance service to Alberta Health Services. Council decided Sept.…Continue Reading