New Project Read co-ordinator Janet Archer remembers a time in her life when she didn’t like to read. Archer had poor eyesight and found it difficult to read. Then she got her first pair of glasses at the age of 13. “Once I had them, a whole new world opened up,” Archer said. “I started…Continue Reading

Fall fairs and bench shows were for years an annual highlight of community life in small towns. Heritage Acres is reviving that tradition Saturday, Sept. 15 with its 2012 Fall Fair and Bench Show. “It’s an old-fashioned fun family event that is all about going back in time a bit,” said Debbie Berg, a volunteer…Continue Reading

From Queen Elizabeth in 1974 to Alberta country singer Corb Lund this year, millions of visitors have viewed the Musical Ride at The Fort — Museum of the North West Mounted Police. On Saturday, tribute was paid to the Mounted Patrol that was formed 40 years ago as part of a centennial celebration and continues…Continue Reading

The kids may be champing at the bit, so to speak, but organizers of the Calgary Stampede’s Invitational 4-H Rodeo make sure to combine enthusiasm with education. The Stampede’s 15th annual Invitational 4-H Rodeo is on Saturday, Aug. 25 and Sunday, Aug. 26. About 100 youngsters, aged nine through 20 and representing about 30 4-H…Continue Reading

Trevor Hardy has carved out an excellent reputation for training amateur and professional athletes including National Hockey League players Kris Versteeg and Devin Setoguchi. Now Hardy is in the corner of the non-profit organization Bridges of Hope in a fight to improve the lives of people in Burkina Faso, Africa. Hardy, who is from Fort…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Triathlon will mark its 10th anniversary Saturday Aug. 18 with the addition of a new event. Athletes looking for a new challenge will find it in the half ironman category, which includes a 1.9-kilometre swim, a 90-kilometre bike ride and a 21.1-kilometre run. “It’s an experiment,” organizer Alan Poytress said. “It’s a difficult…Continue Reading

The Fort Quilters will showcase the craft of quilting Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-12 during the 14th annual Quilt Show and Heritage Festival at The Fort — Museum of the North West Mounted Police. Quilts created by members of the Fort Macleod guild and other quilters will be displayed on the walls of the museum…Continue Reading

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump interpretive centre for a quarter of a century has shared the stories of the plains people with the world. The UNESCO world heritage site’s contributions to preserving the buffalo jump and sharing those stories were honoured Wednesday. Hundreds of people turned out for the 25th anniversary celebration on the pavilion. Dignitaries and…Continue Reading

Canada’s aboriginal affairs minister is the newest member of the Piikani Nation honourary chieftanship. John Duncan received a ceremonial headdress and Blackfoot name White Buffalo on Wednesday during a ceremony in the new Piikani Nation arbour. “I am deeply grateful for the honour bestowed upon me today,” Duncan said. “It is an experience I will…Continue Reading