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Albertans turn to alcohol, cannabis to deal with PTSD symptoms in pandemic

Posted on 19 May 2021 by staff

People who have never before struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are beginning to show symptoms and turn to substances…Continue Reading

Macleod residents urged to complete census

Posted on 19 May 2021 by Editor

Statistics Canada launched the 2021 census earlier this month. The results will have a large impact on services and programs…Continue Reading

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Travelling art exhibit at Fort Macleod Library features local artists

Posted on 12 May 2021 by Editor

A pair of southern Alberta Indigenous artists are featured in a travelling exhibit at the Fort Macleod Library. The work of photographers Star Crop Eared Wolf and Marjie Crop Eared Wolf make up the exhibit Aakii isskska’takssin (Woman — thought). The exhibit is on loan from the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program.…Continue Reading

Retired United Church minister publishes book

Posted on 12 May 2021 by Editor

Gleanings from a Prairie Pastor is an e-book collection of rural community memories and writings penned by Joyce Sasse. Through…Continue Reading

Safe At Home program aims to end domestic violence

Posted on 12 May 2021 by Editor

A new Rowan House Society program offers help to Fort Macleod men who want to end their abusive behaviour. Safe…Continue Reading

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Sydney Tobler steps into new role with Chamber

Posted on 12 May 2021 by Editor

Sydney Tobler is settling into her new role as administrative assistant for the Fort Macleod and District Chamber of Commerce.…Continue Reading

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Crystal Olive runs marathon for A-T awareness

Posted on 05 May 2021 by Editor

Crystal Olive completed a marathon run Thursday that pales in comparison to the tough daily challenges facing young people with the rare genetic disease ataxia-telangiectasia, or A-T. Breaking for A-T had raised just over $17,000 to fund research into treatment and a cure. That amount will be matched by a family in the U.S. whose…Continue Reading

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New ponds beautify Fort Macleod golf course, create 9th hole challenge

Posted on 05 May 2021 by Editor

Golfers approaching the ninth hole at the Fort Macleod course have a new decision to make. They can lay up…Continue Reading

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ABP honours Soderglen South for environmental stewardship

Posted on 05 May 2021 by staff

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) last week presented Scott and Elan Lees of Soderglen South with the 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award…Continue Reading