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Director comes home for Canadian premiere of ‘Starbright’

Posted on 19 March 2026 by Editor

A Hollywood director is coming home to Fort Macleod this month to hold the Canadian premiere of his latest big budget film at the Empress Theatre. Francesco Lucente, along with cast and crew members, will host the premiere of Starbright at the historic theatre on Saturday, March 21. “I remember as a kid going to…Continue Reading

Turner Valley Gas Plant

Show fossil fuel some love through appreciation day, MLA suggests

Posted on 19 March 2026 by George Lee

Fossil fuels deserve a special day showcasing how great they are at keeping Albertans warm and prosperous, a UCP member…Continue Reading

MacKenzie Martin
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School division nominates first-year teacher

Posted on 19 March 2026 by staff

Willow Creek Composite high school teacher MacKenzie Martin is Livingstone Range School Division’s nominee for the 2026 Alberta School Boards…Continue Reading

Juno Award nominee Barbra Lica
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Barbra Lica brings jazzy musical blend to the Empress

Posted on 19 March 2026 by staff

Acclaimed jazz vocalist Barbra Lica will appear at the historic Empress Theatre on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Based…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Chamber honours community’s best

Posted on 12 March 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce honoured some of the community’s best and brightest on feb. 26. The Chamber held its…Continue Reading

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F.P. Walshe Flyers claim basketball zone bronze

Posted on 12 March 2026 by Editor

It wasn’t the colour they wanted, but the F.P. Walshe Flyers claimed a medal Saturday at the junior high A…Continue Reading

Skating Club carnival

Posted on 12 March 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod Skating Club held its annual carnival March 7 with the theme “Once Upon A Star.”

Community Spirit Award
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Cecilie Fleming receives new Rural Roots award

Posted on 12 March 2026 by Editor

A woman who hs dedicated her life to young people and agriculture is the inaugural recipient of a new Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce Award. Cecilie Fleming was cited as “a true pillar of the community” Thursday in receiving the new Becky Housenga Rural Roots and Community Spirit Award. “Cecilie Fleming has dedicated her life…Continue Reading

Funding wishes for rurally operated infrastructure go unmet in Alberta’s deficit budget

Posted on 12 March 2026 by George Lee

Alberta’s deficit budget tabled Feb. 26 has taken a pass on delivering fat new cheques — or a new funding…Continue Reading

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