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Council awards police college permit

Posted on 28 August 2012 by Editor

The next step in construction of the Alberta Public Security and Law Enforcement Training Centre took place Monday when Fort…Continue Reading

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Education key component at Stampede 4-H Rodeo

Posted on 21 August 2012 by staff

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

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ATCO marks milestone with community event

Posted on 21 August 2012 by staff

ATCO Gas is celebrating 100 years of providing safe, reliable natural gas service to Albertans. In 1912, ATCO Gas first…Continue Reading

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Fort Museum’s mounted patrol to celebrate 40th anniversary

Posted on 21 August 2012 by staff

When the new Mounted Patrol dressed in replica 1878 North West Mounted Police uniforms made its first ride in Fort…Continue Reading

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Casting call for extras for local movie shoot

Posted on 21 August 2012 by Editor

Fort Macleod residents have another chance to see themselves on the silver screen. A casting call will take place Saturday,…Continue Reading

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MD delays decision on gravel pit expansion north of Fort Macleod

Posted on 21 August 2012 by robvogt

MD of Willow Creek Municipal Planning Commission recessed its meeting Aug. 15 to review all the information it has received…Continue Reading

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Trevor Hardy fighting to make difference in Africa

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Editor

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

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Triathlon adds new event to mark 10th anniversary

Posted on 14 August 2012 by Editor

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

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MD won’t withdraw resolution on healthy facility food

Posted on 14 August 2012 by robvogt

MD of Willow Creek council will still put forth a resolution to the Foothills-Little Bow Association lobbying for food services…Continue Reading

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