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Homelessness survey results ‘significant’ for Fort Macleod

Posted on 11 December 2018 by Editor

Housing instability is an issue in Fort Macleod. A recent survey revealed 47 people are living in an unstable housing…Continue Reading

UCP leader calls for provincial election next spring

Posted on 11 December 2018 by Editor

The leader of the United Conservative Party said last week Albertans are ready for a provincial election. Jason Kenney urged…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod alumni tournament hockey at its best

Posted on 11 December 2018 by Editor

Hockey players with ties to Fort Macleod will lace up the blades this weekend in support of five worthy causes. One hundred and 12 players have registered for the second annual Hockey Through the Ages tournament Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-16. The tournament is open to people 25 years of age and over who…Continue Reading

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Pee Wee Mavericks win own tournament

Posted on 04 December 2018 by Editor

Fort Macleod Mavericks went unbeaten to claim the championship of their own Pee Wee hockey tournament on the weekend. Sundre Huskies, Medicine Hat Devils, Medicine Hat Leafs and Airdrie Crush were other teams in the three-day tournament. Mavericks 9 Huskies 8 The Mavericks opened the tournament Friday with a thrilling 9-8 win over Sundre Huskies.…Continue Reading

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Kind act benefits EmpressTheatre in Fort Macleod

Posted on 04 December 2018 by Editor

Angie O’Connor’s random act of kindness Nov. 27 had an added benefit for the Empress Theatre Society. The Community Foundation…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Handibus Society seeks funding from Willow Creek MD

Posted on 04 December 2018 by Contributor

LAWRENCE GLEASON, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod Handibus Society asked the MD of Willow Creek for an annual allotment of $5,000.…Continue Reading

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Christmas dinner on menu Saturday in Fort Macleod

Posted on 04 December 2018 by Editor

The Masonic Lodge continues its tradition of providing a free Christmas dinner on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Fort Macleod and…Continue Reading

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MAE Belles celebrate 70th anniversary

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Editor

They said it wouldn’t last, but the MAE Belles celebrated their 70th year Nov. 18 at Ardenville Social Centre. About 40 people turned out for the unveiling of a sign outside the social centre celebrating the 70-year-old women’s club “This dedication is for everybody — the MAE Belles who are and the MAE Belles who were,”…Continue Reading

Know the signs, break silence around elder abuse

Posted on 27 November 2018 by Editor

Gabrielle Kirk wants to get people talking about elder abuse. Educating people about the problem and promoting available resources are…Continue Reading