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Learning to break down our walls of bias
By Marcus Day Maple Creek News “Who is your other?” Wilbur Sargunaraj, a world traveller, musician, speaker, and author, asked the question as he encouraged people to reflect on their biases and assumptions about different cultures. Walls of bias can be put up consciously or subconsciously, he said, with fear of difference leading to stereotyping or “othering”. He has dealt with his own internal conflict.… Read More »
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Final Call for Summer Dining: 5 Southern Alberta Eateries Worth One Last Road Trip
Discover the best Southern Alberta restaurants for summer dining, from prairie steakhouses to lakeside elegance. Explore five must-try eateries today. Summer in Southern Alberta means… Read More »
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Maple Creek sidewalk projects get under way
Maple Creek News Maple Creek’s sidewalks are being improved. Priority has been given to the two blocks on the north and south side of 2nd… Read More »
Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP)
Turn in Poachers and Polluters Contact TIPP to report potential fishing, wildlife and environmental resource violations. Anyone is eligible to report. All calls and submissions… Read More »
A Maple Creek store is reborn as grand opening becomes a community event
By Marcus Day Maple Creek News Goodbye The Bargain! Shop; hello, Red Apple. Twenty-one years after starting life at 217 Jasper Street, The Bargain! Shop… Read More »
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Maple Creek Senior Hawks Fundraiser: Annual Mixed Golf tournament, Sat., Sept. 12
On the ball: Ninety-two players took part in Maple Creek Senior Hawks’ Annual Mixed Golf Tournament on Saturday. The event is the Hawks’ major fundraiser… Read More »
SWAC Media Report (Sept. 9)
By Valerie Gordon Chinook sports coordinator Welcome back to SWAC school sport (SouthWest Athletic Conference) Fall sports are all up and running in 5 activities… 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 »