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Albertans can now access 20-million free, non-medical face masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 People can visit one…Continue Reading

Pioneer Lodge residents are enjoying the use of new iPads funded by the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. Willow Creek Foundation received  $3,000 to buy iPads for seniors to connect virtually with their families and friends. The community foundation last month awarded $202,800 to 15 charities working on the front lines of the…Continue Reading

The Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit recovered stolen copper wire and an oil site breathing apparatus following a two-month investigation.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s new Safe Communities Task Force begins its work early next month. Town council last week heard a report…Continue Reading

A book published 66 years ago by famed Fort Macleod artist Annora Brown has new life. Author and art curator Mary-Beth Laviolette of Canmore oversaw the republishing of Old Man’s Garden: The History and Lore of Southern Alberta Wildflowers by Rocky Mountain Books. Originally published in 1954, Annora Brown’s Old Man’s Garden tells the story…Continue Reading

Most of Fort Macleod will be without power Wednesday, June 24 while Fortis Alberta carries out a major upgrade of…Continue Reading

Willow Creek Composite high school is celebrating two 50th anniversaries this year — the 50th anniversary of its opening and…Continue Reading

The popular John Zoeteman Park opens Monday, June 1 under new management. Fort Macleod Lions Club has taken over campground management from the MD of Willow Creek. “This was always a great campground,” park committee chairman Joe Rigaux said. “People love this campground. Our intention is we’re going to improve it.” John Zoeteman Park has…Continue Reading

For years Fort Macleod Fish and Game has been releasing rooster pheasants raised in captivity into their natural habitat in…Continue Reading