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The Taming of the Shrew coming to Empress stage

Posted on 12 July 2023 by Editor

A group dedicated to bringing the work of William Shakespeare to the stage returns to Fort Macleod on Friday, July…Continue Reading

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Granum cuts ribbon on new playground

Posted on 12 July 2023 by robvogt

A new playground in Granum’s Granview Park was officially commemorated on Canada Day, July 1. Kim Berreth was master of…Continue Reading

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Lions 50-50 raffle to help parade committee pay for bands

Posted on 12 July 2023 by Editor

Fort Macleod Lions Club is working to ensure the Santa Claus Parade has an outstanding sound-track. The Lions have sponsored…Continue Reading

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Literacy Tent offers free books, activities for kids

Posted on 12 July 2023 by staff

A tradition of promoting literacy that began in 1899 continues today across Canada. United For Literacy was founded by railroad…Continue Reading

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Town supports Fort Macleod filmmaker

Posted on 05 July 2023 by Editor

Fort Macleod council will help a local resident make a film about her home town. Council agreed last week to…Continue Reading

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Study to determine viability of hotel in Fort Macleod

Posted on 05 July 2023 by staff

Town council and the Chamber of Commerce will fund a study into the feasibility of a brand name hotel building…Continue Reading

Curling rock stars, history highlight Fort Macleod club’s anniversary celebration

Posted on 05 July 2023 by Editor

A chance to play with top Canadian curlers, a history book and a banquet will highlight the 125th anniversary celebration…Continue Reading

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Granum school celebrates year with awards, grad

Posted on 05 July 2023 by Editor

Granum school celebrated the end of the year June 28 by paying tribute to students for academic achievement. Staff and students also bid farewell to the departing Grade 9s and long-time teacher Lori Austin. “It’s sad to see you go,” principal Nick Beer told the Grade 9 students. “We know that you’re prepared for the…Continue Reading

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Ham radio operators serve during emergencies

Posted on 29 June 2023 by Editor

Vincent d’Eon was in a board meeting 10 years ago when word came that High River had flooded. d’Eon mobilized 55 other ham radio operators to provide communications around the clock for the next 72 hours. “We were the people keeping the Town of High River operations in touch with evacuation halls and the provincial…Continue Reading