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Voters in two divisions of the MD of Willow Creek opted for change Monday night. In the only two divisions that needed elections, both incumbent councillors were defeated. In Division 2, challenger John Kroetsch defeated incumbent Ed Neufeld 89-64. In Division 3, challenger Maryanne Sandberg defeated incumbent Phil Wakelin 167-111. Those are the unofficial results…Continue Reading

Hundreds of fish trapped in an irrigation canal northwest of Fort Macleod were returned to the Oldman River on Saturday. For the 23rd consecutive year the Peigan Friends Along the River rescued the fish trapped when the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District canal was drained for the season. “It’s awesome,” fish biologist Mike Bryski said of…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod and MD of Willow Creek residents had a chance Wednesday to see their candidates in action. An election…Continue Reading

Enrollment in Livingstone Range School Division decreased from last year, but increased from the enrollment projected by school administrators in…Continue Reading

The provincial government on Thursday released the long-awaited South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. The plan is the second of seven the…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod should be the first community to capitalize on a new cultural heritage tourism approach, according to a former…Continue Reading

The Alberta SouthWest Regional Economic Development Alliance won two Marketing Canada Awards at the Economic Developers Association of Canada annual conference at St. John’s, Newfoundland. The winning projects excelled from among 155 entries submitted by organizations across Canada. The Marketing Canada Awards competition recognizes excellence in community marketing, which is an integral part of economic…Continue Reading

The F.P. Walshe Flyers struck gold Saturday in the Rocky Mountains. The Flyers defeated the host Banff Bears in the…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod and district residents can take the measure Wednesday, Oct. 9 of the men and women campaigning for election. The…Continue Reading