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Emergency services personnel recognized with provincial medals

Posted on 22 August 2024 by robvogt

Three outstanding emergency services personnel have been recognized with a prestigious award. MD of Willow Creek council welcomed Livingstone-Macleod MLA Chelsae…Continue Reading

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Alberta working to expand recycling program

Posted on 22 August 2024 by Editor

The Alberta government will launch a new recycling pilot program next year to keep cell phones, power tools, solar panels…Continue Reading

Community foundation accepting grant applications

Posted on 22 August 2024 by staff

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is accepting applications to both the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry…Continue Reading

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Windy Rafters Barn hosts Open Farm Days event

Posted on 15 August 2024 by Editor

The sixth generation of a family farm will open its doors to the public Saturday, Aug. 17. Windy Rafters Barn, operated at present by Monty Orr and his wife Ronalee Bennett Orr, will take part in the 12th Alberta Open Farm Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Windy Rafters Barn near Orton is one…Continue Reading

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U of L, government partner to measure snowpack

Posted on 15 August 2024 by staff

With the threat of drought hanging over the province, the government of Alberta enlisted a University of Lethbridge research team…Continue Reading

Ball python spotted slithering around Kananaskis Country

Posted on 15 August 2024 by Contributor

JESSICA LEEROCKY MOUNTAIN OUTLOOKLOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE A wayward reptile native to Sub-Saharan Africa is slithering around Bow Valley Provincial Park…Continue Reading

Rural, town councils oppose solar farm west of Fort Macleod

Posted on 15 August 2024 by robvogt

The MD of Willow Creek has joined the Town of Fort Macleod in sending a joint letter to Neoen Energy…Continue Reading

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John Barlow marks 10 years as Foothills MP

Posted on 15 August 2024 by Contributor

MIA PARKERSHOOTIN’ THE BREEZELOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE John Barlow, member of Parliament for the Foothills riding, is celebrating his 10th year…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Allied Arts hosts new exhibition ‘Montageries’

Posted on 09 August 2024 by Editor

The work of an Alberta artist who was employed for a time as a miner in the Crowsnest Pass is part of a new exhibition in Fort Macleod. Luke Lindoe’s art is part of Menageries, a new exhibition at the Fort Macleod Allied Arts Gallery. Montageries is on loan to Allied Arts by the Alberta…Continue Reading