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Fort Macleod Volleyball Club topped its previous record Wednesday with a $25,000 donation to STARS air ambulance. Club members presented the donation of money raised in April during the annual 60-team volleyball tournament to STARS community engagement officer Vanessa Mickel. “All of our community fund-raising events go towards operations,” Mickel said. “It goes towards us…Continue Reading

Almost literally on his way out the door, the former speaker of the Alberta legislature — spoke. From the floor.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s Janet Tilbe was recognized for 65 years of service through the Royal Purple. Fort Macleod council recognized the…Continue Reading

BOB RIPLEY, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR In conjunction with Remembrance Day, each fall, there are presently 39 Veteran Memorial Banners installed on…Continue Reading

The symbolism behind a humble and colourful piece of clothing grows more poignant as Putin’s deadly invasion of Ukraine continues.…Continue Reading

Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department will …Continue Reading

A three-decade-old clubhouse empowers and gives purpose to central Albertans living with mental illness, the legislature heard last week. Jennifer…Continue Reading

CONST. AMANDA GROUETTE, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod RCMP warns property owners of ongoing paving scams and fraudulent contractor services. Recent…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Royals played the first home games Saturday in their 40th anniversary season. The Royals beat Medicine Hat Knights 11-6 and 6-5 to sweep the American Legion baseball doubleheader at Westwinds Stadium.  Next action for the Royals is Sunday, May 25 when the Cranbrook Bandits are in town for a 1 p.m. start…Continue Reading