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Fort Macleod power outage set for June 24

Posted on 03 June 2020 by staff

Most of Fort Macleod will be without power Wednesday, June 24 while Fortis Alberta carries out a major upgrade of…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek composite 50th reunion takes different shape

Posted on 27 May 2020 by robvogt

Willow Creek Composite high school is celebrating two 50th anniversaries this year — the 50th anniversary of its opening and…Continue Reading

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John Zoeteman Park opens under Lions management

Posted on 27 May 2020 by Editor

The popular John Zoeteman Park opens Monday, June 1 under new management. Fort Macleod Lions Club has taken over campground management from the MD of Willow Creek. “This was always a great campground,” park committee chairman Joe Rigaux said. “People love this campground. Our intention is we’re going to improve it.” John Zoeteman Park has…Continue Reading

Fish and Game releases hen pheasants into wild

Posted on 27 May 2020 by Editor

For years Fort Macleod Fish and Game has been releasing rooster pheasants raised in captivity into their natural habitat in…Continue Reading

Fruit, shade trees planted around Fort Macleod

Posted on 27 May 2020 by Editor

Fort Macleod got a little greener last week thanks to the work of some community organizations. Fruit and shade trees…Continue Reading

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Macleod takes aim at drug dealers, absent land owners

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Editor

Fort Macleod is potting a bulls-eye on drug dealers and the land owners who enable them. A new Safe Communities…Continue Reading

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COVID-19 diagnosis provided relief to ‘rollercoaster of uncertainty’

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Editor

As the Alberta government eases restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Macleod residents are urged to proceed with caution. That…Continue Reading

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Delivering gifts to Fort Macleod doorsteps

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Editor

There are ninjas at work in Fort Macleod in the midst of the pandemic. These ninjas are using their powers for good — dropping off gifts at the doorsteps of unsuspecting citizens to brighten their day. Jackie Nelson joined an Alberta group on Facebook and decided to create a Fort Macleod page. “Our group has…Continue Reading

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Granum cancels Canada Day celebration

Posted on 20 May 2020 by Editor

The COVID-19 pandemic claimed another victim this month. Organizers of Granum Canada Day decided to cancel the annual celebration well…Continue Reading