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ATCO marks milestone with community event

Posted on 21 August 2012 bystaff

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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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump interpretive centre celebrates milestone anniversary

Posted on 01 August 2012 byEditor

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump interpretive centre for a quarter of a century has shared the stories of the plains people with the world. The UNESCO world heritage site’s contributions to preserving the buffalo jump and sharing those stories were honoured Wednesday. Hundreds of people turned out for the 25th anniversary celebration on the pavilion. Dignitaries and…Continue Reading

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Macleod woman honoured in new ‘Famous Five’ mural

Posted on 18 July 2012 byEditor

A Fort Macleod woman who fought tirelessly for the rights of women and children was honoured recently in Edmonton. Henrietta…Continue Reading

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‘Reign of the Empress’ chronicles first 100 years

Posted on 27 June 2012 byEditor

Peter Scott was sold on the unique treasure that is the Empress Theatre long before he was commissioned to write…Continue Reading

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‘Reign of the Empress’ rolls off printing press

Posted on 29 May 2012 byEditor

A writer, graphic designer and Empress Theatre supporters stood anxiously Friday morning deep inside the Warwick Printing building in Lethbridge.…Continue Reading

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Interest growing as parade marks 30th anniversary

Posted on 23 November 2011 byEditor

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade will celebrate another milestone Saturday, Nov. 26 with the biggest parade in years. One…Continue Reading

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Red Coats are Coming earns national award

Posted on 08 November 2011 byEditor

An educational program at The Fort –Museum of the North West Mounted Police has won a new national award. “The Red Coats are Coming” will be one of the first recipients of the Canadian Museums Association’s new Governor General’s Award. “We are thrilled to be recognized,” Fort Museum general manager Dawn Lauder said. “This is…Continue Reading

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South Country Fair celebrates 25 years in style

Posted on 19 July 2011 bystaff

An important Fort Macleod tradition continued on the weekend with the 25th annual South Country Fair. The event has grown from modest beginnings of folk fans gathering for a weekend of music to become one of the best small music festivals in Canada. “Out of 25 years, I think this has been the best year,”…Continue Reading

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Poelman family honoured for century on homestead

Posted on 05 July 2011 byEditor

A century of perseverance was recognized Saturday when the province honoured the Poelman family. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Evan Berger presented an…Continue Reading

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