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Economic downturn hurting Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade support

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Editor

Even the Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is hurt by Alberta’s economic downturn. Organizers said last week fund-raising for the…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Mustangs salute coach Gordon Campbell, win home opener

Posted on 09 November 2016 by Editor

On a night the Ranchland Hockey League said farewell to one of its strongest supporters, Fort Macleod Mustangs won a hard-fought victory in tribute to their coach. Tribute was paid to Gordon Campbell, the Mustangs coach who died suddenly Nov. 1, during a ceremony prior to a game between Fort Macleod and the visiting Piikani…Continue Reading

Town of Fort Macleod developing master plan for parks, recreation

Posted on 09 November 2016 by Editor

Fort Macleod residents will help shape long-term priorities for parks and recreation in the community. The Town of Fort Macleod…Continue Reading

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Calgary man’s star gazing dream becomes bureaucratic nightmare

Posted on 09 November 2016 by Contributor

LAWRENCE GLEASON – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR A Calgary man who purchased 2.5 acres on the apparent recommendation of a real estate…Continue Reading

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Juno Award nominee Peter Katz at the Empress

Posted on 02 November 2016 by Editor

On the heels of a European tour including festival performances in Switzerland and headlining premiere venues across the Netherlands, Juno…Continue Reading

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Film festival highlights Canadian military

Posted on 02 November 2016 by Editor

The significant contributions of Canadians in world conflicts will be in the spotlight Nov. 11-12 at the Empress Theatre. The Empress Theatre is hosting its seventh annual Canadian Forces Memorial Film Festival. Military historian Stephane Guevremont returns as master of ceremonies for the festival. Guevremont is a former aircraft mechanic who worked at the Pratt…Continue Reading

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New owners for Café Orange

Posted on 02 November 2016 by Editor

Café Orange has established itself as a popular destination on Fort Macleod’s Main Street since it opened in June 2014.…Continue Reading

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Campaign encourages women to run for municipal office

Posted on 26 October 2016 by staff

With one year left until Alberta’s next municipal election, the province’s Status of Women minister wants more women to run…Continue Reading

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Murder mystery to support Granum library

Posted on 26 October 2016 by staff

A dinner theatre with a murder mystery set in the early 1900s will raise money to support the Granum library. Friends of the Granum Library are hosting the fund-raiser Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner catered by LA Chefs getting under way at…Continue Reading