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Want to know if you’ve been near someone with COVID-19? There’s an app for that. Alberta’s chief medical officer of…Continue Reading

Alberta Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Fort Macleod involves a worker at Bouvry Exports Ltd. Public health and industry officials are working closely with Bouvry Exports, which will continue to operate. “We are taking this extremely seriously,” said Tom McMillan, assistant director of communications for Alberta Health. “Alberta Health Services (AHS) has…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Health Centre and other rural facilities will offer lab services only by appointment starting Monday. Alberta Health Services…Continue Reading

The first case of COVID-19 has been identified on the Blood Reserve. Chief Roy Fox made the announcement Wednesday afternoon during a news conference. “Of course our health officials, our professionals, are working quickly to notify those who have come in contact with this person,” Fox said. “We offer our prayers for them, and their…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s Todd Caughlin was honoured in April by the Lethbridge Sport Council. Caughlin, who is manager of athletics and…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod council voted to buy a vacant lot in the historic area for development as parking and a green…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod artist was inspired by a woman who became the face of the pandemic in Alberta to undertake a fund-raiser for the food bank. Trish Hoskin crocheted a doll in the image of Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s medical officer of health who gained rock star status with her daily pandemic updates. The…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod council decided to dive into a revised outdoor pool project. Council approved a revised project estimated to cost…Continue Reading

The province last week put long-term care centres and other facilities under COVID-19 lockdown. Chief medical officer of health Dr.…Continue Reading