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The owners of two historic Fort Macleod buildings received grants from the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. The Grier Block on Second Avenue and the Renwick building on Main Street were among 82 recipients of grants totalling $1.48-million. “The history of Alberta and its people matters to Albertans,” Culture Minister Heather Klimchuk said. “Investments that help…Continue Reading

According to Bill Van Rootselaar, naming the family business was something of a flash of inspiration. “In the late ’70s…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod and district residents concerned with Alberta’s mounting debt can send a message next week to the government. The…Continue Reading

F.P. Walshe school celebrated the Class of 2014 on Friday. Hundreds of family members and friends packed the F.P. Walshe…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod student needs her community’s support in a national contest. Marissa Medema is competing in the Canada’s History…Continue Reading

Town council agreed last week to pay $637,000 so a full-size gymnasium can be built at W.A. Day school. Council…Continue Reading

Residents of the federal Macleod riding have a new Member of Parliament. Conservative John Barlow earned close to 69 per cent of the vote Monday to win the by-election called to replace Ted Menzies, who resigned after 10 years in office. Barlow was challenged by Liberal Dustin Fuller, New Democrat Aileen Burke, David Reimer of…Continue Reading

A southern Alberta community is celebrating its past to ensure its future. The Village of Glenwood on Friday unveiled two in what is hoped will be a series of nine murals that will attract visitors. Cardston Taber Warner MLA Gary Bikman praised Glenwood for its initiative. “The murals are a wonderful way to strengthen your…Continue Reading

A former professional hockey player is teaming up with an internationally-acclaimed therapist to write a new book about healing. Theoren…Continue Reading