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Clock stops on time-shift consultation

Posted on 24 April 2026 by George Lee

The consultation clock supposedly kept ticking as early as last Wednesday on the future of twice-annual time shifts in Alberta.…Continue Reading

New spending makes Alberta schools safer after Tumbler Ridge tragedy — MLA

Posted on 24 April 2026 by George Lee

The grim reality of a mass killing in a neighbouring province prompted Alberta to take “a hard look” at school…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Elks celebrate century of service

Posted on 16 April 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod Elks Club was celebrated for a century of outstanding service to the community and beyond. A sold-out crowd turned out for the 100th anniversary celebration at the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall. “A handful of dedicated individuals came together with the vision to create a lodge that would not only bring people…Continue Reading

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Folk singer-songwriter coming to Empress Theatre

Posted on 16 April 2026 by staff

Chris Ronald, a folk singer-songwriter based in Vancouver, will play at the Empress on Friday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.…Continue Reading

STARS coed volleyball tournament overcomes challenges

Posted on 16 April 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod’s largest sporting event returns this week when the STARS volleyball tournament gets under way Thursday, April 16. Thirty-six…Continue Reading

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New Democrats launch For Alberta, For Canada

Posted on 16 April 2026 by Editor

Albertans are being called to action to support their nation well in advance of a referendum on separatism that will…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe Flyers soar past Matthew Halton Hawks

Posted on 09 April 2026 by Contributor

ANDREW WALMSLEY, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The F.P. Walshe Flyers girls’ rugby team played their first home 15-aside game since 2019 on Wednesday against the Matthew Halton Hawks from Pincher Creek.  COVID-19 shut down high school rugby for two seasons and numbers issues since have limited the Flyers to playing the seven-aside variation. A strong growth in…Continue Reading

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MLA despairs of rise of antisemitism as Passover begins

Posted on 09 April 2026 by George Lee

A provincial NDP member contrasted rich traditions and welcoming hearts with the darkness of antisemitism, while he marked the start…Continue Reading

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Feds approve strychnine for emergency use

Posted on 09 April 2026 by George Lee

Officials finalized geographic boundaries last week for approved strychnine use in Alberta, as farmers and ranchers anticipated dialing back major…Continue Reading

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