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‘NO MORE STOLEN BROTHERS’: About 60 walkers take part in Blue Jean Jacket Day
By Marcus Day Maple Creek News With each step, as many as 60 walkers sent out a reminder: Byron Watson has not been forgotten. Reinforcing this was a message on their blue shirts that declared “No More Stolen Brothers”, accompanied by the words “Byron Watson, Forever 23” and the image of an eagle in flight. In Indigenous culture, the eagle is a sacred being, symbolizing… Read More »
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Discover Alberta’s Quirkiest Stay: The Cobblestone Manor
Looking for a hidden gem? Discover the lore, eccentric architecture, and cozy rooms of Alberta’s own weird and wonderful Cobblestone Manor. Forget cookie-cutter hotels and… Read More »
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Evelyn Stork reception draws many admirers
By Marcus Day Maple Creek News For Heather Turgeon, her great aunt, Evelyn Stork, has always been an inspiration. As a child, she would watch… Read More »
Firearms compensation program for businesses closes — Amnesty period extended due to the Supreme Court of Canada process
Public Safety Canada The Government of Canada continues to move forward with a comprehensive approach to strengthen community safety and address firearms violence and crime.… Read More »
No increase to base tax, mill rate factors, uniform mill rate
Maple Creek News Three tax-related bylaws passed second and third readings at Town Council last week. First readings were held two weeks ago. The base… Read More »
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Safety concerns raised again over ball diamond
Maple Creek News Player safety concerns have been expressed again in connection with the ball diamond behind the Maple Creek Community Arena. Last season, Leah… Read More »
Thank you, Council ‘superstars’
By Marcus Day Maple Creek News To “our littlest hockey heroes”, Maple Creek Town Council is made up of community superstars. In an enthusiastically worded… Read More »
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Community Feast 2025: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
As she looked at children with their parents in the Jasper Centre grounds, Nekaneet chief Rosa Wahobin asked for contemplation of the unthinkable. Suppose this… Read More »
Highlights of my weekend? Trucker’s, a tepee … and thongs
By Marcus Day I’ve just learned something worth sharing: Maple Creek may be the nexus of the universe, but there is land beyond its borders,… Read More »