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Fort Macleod pays tribute to former newspaper owner

Posted on 26 October 2022 by Editor

Jack Murphy was remembered last week as a loving and dedicated family man, friend, hockey teammate and newspaper man. Close to 300 people turned out Thursday to bid farewell to the former owner of The Macleod Gazette during a memorial service at Trinity United Church. Murphy, who spent 33 years as an employee and owner…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade returns after two-year absence

Posted on 26 October 2022 by Editor

A Fort Macleod holiday tradition returns on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is back after a…Continue Reading

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Flyers win two senior boys tournaments

Posted on 26 October 2022 by Editor

F.P. Walshe Flyers added a pair of tournament championships in recent senior high boys volleyball play. The Flyers went unbeaten…Continue Reading

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Cemetery’s unique stories focus of history tour

Posted on 19 October 2022 by Editor

People interested in the history of Fort Macleod have a chance next week for a lesson in an unusual setting.…Continue Reading

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Author entertains with stories behind his stories

Posted on 19 October 2022 by Editor

Fred Stenson was 22 years old and a recent university graduate when his career as a writer got an unexpected…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod’s new skate park officially opens

Posted on 19 October 2022 by Editor

A ribbon-cutting ceremony, demonstrations and lessons Saturday marked the official opening of Fort Macleod’s new 4,100 sq. ft. skate park. Hundreds of people — most of them children riding skateboards, scooters and bikes — turned out to celebrate the new facility. Mayor Brent Feyter and Coun. Mackenzie Hengerer presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I hope…Continue Reading

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Future of Ardenville Hall being determined

Posted on 12 October 2022 by robvogt

MD of Willow Creek council will provide $400 to cover the costs of a history of the Ardenville Hall south…Continue Reading

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United Conservative Party elects Danielle Smith leader

Posted on 12 October 2022 by Editor

One of Danielle Smith’s first steps as the new leader of the United Conservative Party was to announce she will…Continue Reading

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Volleyball player Jamie Brown honoured for academics

Posted on 12 October 2022 by staff

A Fort Macleod athlete is one of 42 Lethbridge College Kodiaks honoured for academic achievement. Volleyball player Jamie Brown earned Canadian…Continue Reading