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LUNASA FESTIVAL: Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre

Maple Creek News Like mother, like son. Last month, Olivia Bircham briefly swapped supervising Maple Creek’s pool for taking on the Utah Spartan Race. She overcame 30 obstacles, enduring steep climbs and soaring temperatures. On Saturday, her five-year-old son, Eric (pictured), faced his own challenge in sweltering heat – the “Mighty Jump” at the Jasper Cultural & Historical Centre’s 4th Annual Lunasa Children’s Festival. ”He’s… Read More »

Sunny Escapes

No Spacesuit Required: How to Visit the Red Planet Right Here in Southern Alberta

Summer is the perfect time to make memories, and what better way to capture those moments than through photography? You don’t need to be a… Read More »

Local News

ARTISAN ALLEY: Fourteen new vendors showcase art, products

Maple Creek News Mel Mackenzie says she has always been creative. When she moved 18 months ago from Calgary to Abbey with her family, trading… Read More »

Three killed near Piapot during grim period on Saskatchewan roads

Maple Creek News Three people from Estevan were killed on Monday after their SUV collided with a parked semi on Highway 1 near Piapot. They… Read More »

Retired soldier cycling 1,000 kms to support Wounded Warriors Canada

Maple Creek News A retired mechanic with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is bicycling 1,000 kms this summer from Canmore to Moose Jaw via Maple… Read More »

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18TH CONSUL RENO RODEO: High temperatures, high-tier competition

Maple Creek News The weather was scorching, the rodeo action hot, and Maple Creek competitors were on fire. For two days, Consul was the provincial… Read More »

118th Murraydale Stampede and Picnic a great time

By Marcus Day Maple Creek News Set in a natural amphitheatre in the Cypress Hills, Murraydale Stampede and Picnic provided a perfect stage on Sunday… Read More »

Editorial

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 »

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