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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump interpretive centre celebrates milestone anniversary

Posted on 01 August 2012 by Editor | Comments Off

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

Artist Kris Friesen in front of the ‘Famous Five' mural unveiled recently in Edmonton. Henrietta Muir Edwards of Fort Macleod is at left. Photo by Bruce Edwards, edmontonjournal.com.

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Macleod woman honoured in new ‘Famous Five’ mural

Posted on 18 July 2012 by Editor | Comments Off

A Fort Macleod woman who fought tirelessly for the rights of women and children was honoured recently in Edmonton. Henrietta…Continue Reading

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‘Reign of the Empress’ chronicles first 100 years

Posted on 27 June 2012 by Editor | Comments Off

Peter Scott was sold on the unique treasure that is the Empress Theatre long before he was commissioned to write…Continue Reading

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‘Reign of the Empress’ rolls off printing press

Posted on 29 May 2012 by Editor | Comments Off

A writer, graphic designer and Empress Theatre supporters stood anxiously Friday morning deep inside the Warwick Printing building in Lethbridge.…Continue Reading

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Interest growing as parade marks 30th anniversary

Posted on 23 November 2011 by Editor | Comments Off

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade will celebrate another milestone Saturday, Nov. 26 with the biggest parade in years. One…Continue Reading

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Red Coats are Coming earns national award

Posted on 08 November 2011 by Editor | Comments Off

An educational program at The Fort –Museum of the North West Mounted Police has won a new national award. “The Red Coats are Coming” will be one of the first recipients of the Canadian Museums Association’s new Governor General’s Award. “We are thrilled to be recognized,” Fort Museum general manager Dawn Lauder said. “This is…Continue Reading

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South Country Fair celebrates 25 years in style

Posted on 19 July 2011 by staff | Comments Off

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

Bailey Poelman, Travis Poelman, Leroy Poelman and Ralph Poelman accept the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award from Livingstone-Macleod MLA Evan Berger.

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Poelman family honoured for century on homestead

Posted on 05 July 2011 by Editor | Comments Off

A century of perseverance was recognized Saturday when the province honoured the Poelman family. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Evan Berger presented an…Continue Reading

Don McLean of Fort Macleod will display his Tin Lizzie on Friday.

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‘Tin Lizzies’ rolling into Macleod on Canada Day

Posted on 29 June 2011 by staff | Comments (1)

When the Tin Lizzies come to town on Canada Day there will be one waiting to welcome them. Don McLean’s 1927 Model T canvas top roadster will be parked beside Don’s Barber Shop to greet more than 100 Model Ts coming to Fort Macleod on Friday, July 1 when the Foothills Model T Club stops…Continue Reading

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Christ Church ready to celebrate 125 years

Posted on 05 April 2011 by Contributor | Comments Off

FRANK EDEN – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The parish of Christ Church, Fort Macleod, will celebrate the 125th anniversary of serving Fort…Continue Reading

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Baseball May 2013

The F.P. Walshe Flyers are winding up the 2013 high school baseball season. Here are some images.

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