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The best and brightest will be honoured next month in Fort Macleod. Fort Macleod and District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year and business awards. “Our community is full of vibrant businesses and citizens,” Chamber president Becky Housenga said. “Once a year we can enhance our appreciation and…Continue Reading

Aging elders and fewer people who are fluent in Indigenous languages has First Nations communities across Canada concerned. That’s one…Continue Reading

Scott Trotter continues his climb up the ranks this winter as head coach of the Coaldale Copperheads in the Heritage…Continue Reading

The Grand Ol’ Opry returns Friday, Sept. 22 to Windy Rafters Barn Dance to support a local family. Admission is…Continue Reading

It will be a scene right out of the history books Saturday, Sept. 16 at Heritage Acres Farm Museum. Heritage…Continue Reading

The Salvation Army Food Bank is desperately low on supplies as it struggles to meet the needs of about 35…Continue Reading

The registration deadline is approaching to join the Fort Macleod Co-ed Volleyball League. Teams and individuals have until Friday, Sept.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod and district residents opened their homes, farms and ranches Tuesday to people and livestock displaced by a wildfire that doubled in size overnight to about 20,000 hectares. That generosity of spirit didn’t surprise Premier Rachel Notley. “In situations like this Albertans don’t hesitate to step up and offer help,” Notley said Tuesday during…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod is rallying to support a family caught in a health care crisis. Friends have organized a fund-raiser Saturday, Sept. 9 at Windy Rafters Barn Dance in support of the Gouchie family. “We wanted to show the Gouchie family how much they are loved and supported by our community,” Kristi Edwards said. “We wanted…Continue Reading