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Manufacturing expansion in Fort Macleod highlighted as province defends rural spending

Posted on 02 April 2026 by George Lee

The new provincial budget missed an opportunity to invest in rural Alberta on multiple fronts, the NDP’s agriculture and irrigation…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod moves ahead, thanks to community

Posted on 02 April 2026 by Editor

A community effort is moving Fort Macleod forward, Chamber of Commerce members learned last month. Coun. Aaron Poytress reflected on…Continue Reading

UCP MLA supports ‘shared value’ in proposed accessibility act — without supporting it

Posted on 02 April 2026 by George Lee

A bill creating a road to more accessibility in Alberta was well-intentioned but flawed, an MLA said before its passge…Continue Reading

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Grand opening celebrates theatre renovations

Posted on 25 March 2026 by Editor

A half million dollar renovation project has the Empress Theatre in shape to serve patrons for another century. And that’s a good thing, given the theatre’s place of prominence in Fort Macleod and southern Alberta. “The Empress is a place where everyone can come together,” Empress Theatre Society president Jackie Nelson said. “We are a…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod moves ahead, thanks to community

Posted on 25 March 2026 by Editor

A community effort is moving Fort Macleod forward, Chamber of Commerce members heard Thursday. Coun. Aaron Poytress reflected on the…Continue Reading

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Legislators take over arena to launch parliamentary traditions 120 years ago in Alberta

Posted on 25 March 2026 by George Lee

A cultural hub called the Thistle Roller and Ice Rink in Edmonton earned a colourful footnote in Canada’s legislative history…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek MD to draft by-law on gravel levy

Posted on 25 March 2026 by robvogt

The MD of Willow Creek has directed administration to draft a by-law for a community aggregate payment levy, that would…Continue Reading

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Southern Alberta producers boost cardiac campaign

Posted on 19 March 2026 by Editor

A campaign to improve cardiac care in southern Alberta got a boost earlier this month from a family of producers.…Continue Reading

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Alberta snowpacks are up, water outlooks bright

Posted on 19 March 2026 by staff

Alberta’s water supply outlook is showing positive results for the year ahead. After several dry years and El Nino producing…Continue Reading

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