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MD of Willow Creek nominates Halls for Farm Family Award

Posted on 15 July 2015 bystaff

Seventeen southern Alberta families who represent the values of the family farmer to society were honoured Monday at the Calgary…Continue Reading

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Historic Stevens Building in need of major repairs

Posted on 05 May 2015 byEditor

The historic building that housed Fort Macleod’s first federal post office needs repairs. Just who will pay for the needed…Continue Reading

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Historic building on Second Avenue is new hub of Fort Macleod activity

Posted on 25 March 2015 byEditor

One of Fort Macleod’s historic buildings has a new life as a hub of activity. Fort Macleod Family and Community…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod property owner wants town council to offer more incentive to restore historic buildings

Posted on 03 February 2015 byEditor

People who own and restore historic buildings in Fort Macleod should get some form of financial help from the town.…Continue Reading

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Centuries-old artifact comes home to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

Posted on 30 September 2014 byEditor

John Viens recalled Saturday how a special artifact strengthened his connection to the past. Viens donated an atlatl dart he found a half century ago at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump for permanent display at the museum. “When I held that point in my hand I always thought to myself somebody 5,000 years ago was doing exactly…Continue Reading

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Community shows it’s ‘Macleod Proud’ during 140th anniversary celebration

Posted on 13 August 2014 byEditor

Fort Macleod celebrated the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the North West Mounted Police on Thursday with a party for the ages. “Our great town is so proud of its heritage and culture,” Deputy Mayor Trish Hoskin said. “Just look what we have here. We have a community that shines.” Hoskin welcomed hundreds of…Continue Reading

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Potts family honoured for history with Mounted Police

Posted on 13 August 2014 byEditor

A descendant of legendary North West Mounted Police scout Jerry Potts was honoured Thursday for his family’s contributions to policing.…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod to mark 140th anniversary with celebration on Thursday

Posted on 06 August 2014 byEditor

A performed by the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride will cap Fort Macleod’s 140th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Aug. 7. Fort Macleod’s…Continue Reading

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Planning is progressing for Fort Macleod’s 140th anniversary

Posted on 04 June 2014 byEditor

Fort Macleod’s 140th anniversary celebration on Aug. 7 is taking shape. Economic development manager Virginia Wishart last week provided council…Continue Reading

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