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Empress series opens to sound of bluegrass

Posted on 11 October 2011 byContributor

VICKI ARNDT – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Genuine acoustic bluegrass performed by Nova Scotia’s Spinney Brothers opens the Empress Theatre’s 2011-’12 Centre…Continue Reading

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Canadian Country Weekend

Posted on 16 August 2011 byEditor

Thousands of people made their way last weekend to Fort Macleod Fish and Game Park for the first Canadian Country Weekend. Fans such as Dustin Fenton of Fort Macleod welcomed the chance to meet some of their favourite musicians. “I’m going to try and get everybody to sign this flag,” said Fenton, who brought with…Continue Reading

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Macleod residents urged to back Alberta Arts Days

Posted on 16 August 2011 byEditor

The province is urging Fort Macleod residents to support the Alberta Arts Days celebration Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Culture Minister Lindsay…Continue Reading

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Empress Theatre to host night of Improv comedy

Posted on 09 August 2011 byEditor

Actors are known to have a recurring nightmare in which they have forgotten their lines as a live show opens…Continue Reading

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Top country stars headed for Fort Macleod

Posted on 09 August 2011 byEditor

Some top country music artists will be in Fort Macleod this weekend for the first Canadian Country Weekend. Ian Tyson,…Continue Reading

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Granum hosts annual gospel jamboree

Posted on 19 July 2011 byContributor

When Dory Rossiter takes the stage at the Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree in Granum on July 22-24 it won’t…Continue Reading

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Rains’ single is nominated for people’s choice award

Posted on 19 July 2011 bystaff

Johnny Rains is hoping for a deluge of votes for his entry in the sixth annual Aboriginal People’s Choice Awards.…Continue Reading

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South Country Fair celebrates 25 years in style

Posted on 19 July 2011 bystaff

An important Fort Macleod tradition continued on the weekend with the 25th annual South Country Fair. The event has grown from modest beginnings of folk fans gathering for a weekend of music to become one of the best small music festivals in Canada. “Out of 25 years, I think this has been the best year,”…Continue Reading

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Oh Susanna to showcase new album at the fair

Posted on 12 July 2011 byEditor

Oh Susanna returns to South Country Fair on Saturday fresh off a tour to promote her new album, “Soon the…Continue Reading