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Fort Macleod Library hosts new art exhibit

Posted on 14 September 2022 by Editor

The work of a southern Alberta artist is featured in a new art exhibit at Fort Macleod Library. The Pretend…Continue Reading

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RCMP provides school traffic safety tips

Posted on 14 September 2022 by staff

As school resumes across the province, Albertans can expect more traffic, buses, and children on the roads. The Alberta RCMP…Continue Reading

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Jaci Zalesak new United Way executive director

Posted on 07 September 2022 by staff

As the United Way gears up for the 2022 community fund-raising campaign, the organization welcomes a new, yet familiar face to the captain’s chair. Former board of directors chair Jaci Zalesak is the new executive director as Janelle Marietta departs to pursue a PhD at the University of Lethbridge this fall.  Zalesak is looking forward…Continue Reading

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Resource revenue boosts Alberta’s surplus

Posted on 07 September 2022 by staff

Alberta’s surplus is forecast to be $12.6-billion higher than anticipated. Government officials said last week bitumen royalties, other resource revenue…Continue Reading

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RCMP launches crime-fighting initiative

Posted on 07 September 2022 by Editor

The RCMP last week launched an initiative designed to reduce crime in Alberta communities. The Community Safety and Well-being Branch…Continue Reading

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The Wardens bring tales from the trail to Empress Theatre

Posted on 07 September 2022 by staff

The Wardens are bringing their Western folk harmonies and stories from Canada’s mountain parks to the Empress on Friday, Sept.…Continue Reading

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Windy Rafters Barn hosts Ukrainian benefit

Posted on 31 August 2022 by staff

Windy Rafters Barn will hold a “Grand Ol’ Opry” show as a benefit for local Ukrainian refugees on Friday, Sept.…Continue Reading

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Centennial Singers reunite for 50th anniversary

Posted on 31 August 2022 by Editor

A singing group that captured the hearts of audiences leading up to Fort Macleod’s centennial anniversary in 1974 and earned an invitation to the World’s Fair, will reunite next month. The Centennial Singers will celebrate their 50th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Legion in Fort Macleod. “I’ve always told the girls that once you’re…Continue Reading

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Berklee presents honourary doctorate to Joni Mitchell

Posted on 31 August 2022 by staff

Berklee’s Office of the President and Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice presented an honourary doctorate to the incomparable Joni…Continue Reading