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Empress hosts Louisiana Hayride Christmas show

Posted on 14 November 2024 by staff

Get in the Christmas spirit with the talented cast of the Louisiana Hayride Show. After 14 years of successful shows across Western Canada, the cast and crew of the Louisiana Hayride Show are bringing their very special Christmas production to the Empress Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27. On stage to entertain will be Elvis…Continue Reading

Famed Indigenous artist remembered in Alberta legislature

Posted on 14 November 2024 by George Lee

When members of Alberta’s legislature gaze upon the historic walls that surround them this fall, perhaps they’ll pause between verbal…Continue Reading

Rural professionals should live free of regulatory overreach, UCP minister says

Posted on 14 November 2024 by George Lee

Regulatory overreach has the potential to drive professionals away from the close-knit communities that make up rural Alberta, Justice Minister…Continue Reading

Brooks Arcand-Paul

Private member’s bill aims to make life better for Indigenous Albertans

Posted on 14 November 2024 by George Lee

A bill introduced Monday in the legislature would give truth and reconciliation the standing it needs to improve the lives…Continue Reading

Clue on stage at the Empress: Photo Album

Posted on 14 November 2024 by staff

The Empress Theatre last week presented the comedy Clue: On Stage in five shows over four days. The play, based…Continue Reading

Jasper wildfire

UCP highlights strength and charity Albertans showed during wildfire season

Posted on 07 November 2024 by George Lee

Albertans stepped up during a wildfire season that put provincial resources to the test but nonetheless decimated Jasper municipality, the…Continue Reading

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Donations would be music to Santa Claus Parade committee’s ears

Posted on 07 November 2024 by Editor

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is shaping up to be a seasonal treat for the ears. Seven marching bands and one jazz band have indicated they would like to take part in the parade on Saturday. Nov. 30. “We are gearing up to have another spectacular parade,” Santa Claus Parade co-ordinator Ashley Nelson said…Continue Reading

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Hilarious murder mystery Clue on stage at  Empress

Posted on 07 November 2024 by staff

Was it Miss Scarlett in the library with the candlestick? Colonel Mustard in the conservatory with a revolver? Come to…Continue Reading

NDP says UCP tourism strategy for ’Pass is lacking

Posted on 31 October 2024 by George Lee

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass deserves a better shot at becoming a significant tourism hub than the UCP government is…Continue Reading