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Fort Macleod RCMP  investigate arson

Posted on 17 August 2022 by staff

Fort Macleod RCMP are investigating a fire that was deliberately set Monday at a residence. It was the second fire…Continue Reading

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Chinook West Little League fields teams in three divisions

Posted on 10 August 2022 by staff

BRANDY MCLEAN, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Chinook West Little League fielded teams in all three age divisions in AA summer ball this…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod-area writer examines world’s population crisis

Posted on 10 August 2022 by Editor

A former Fort Macleod resident takes a deep dive into issues surrounding the world’s growing population in her new book.…Continue Reading

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Elisabeth Pfeffel marks 100th year

Posted on 10 August 2022 by staff

Fort Macleod’s Elisabeth Pfeffel celebrated a milestone birthday last week at Pioneer Lodge. Elisabeth, who born in Germany and came to Canada in 1953, celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday with friends and family at Pioneer Lodge. Elisabeth and her husband Hans and daughter Gisela (Kellner) immigrated to Canada in 1953. Hans had been a…Continue Reading

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Taste of Fort Macleod returns bigger, better

Posted on 10 August 2022 by Editor

A popular showcase of food and drink returns next month to Fort Macleod’s historic Main Street. Taste of Fort Macleod…Continue Reading

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Alberta Beef contest wants to know “What kind of burger person are you?”

Posted on 10 August 2022 by staff

Calgary, AB – August 9th, 2022 – Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has launched a contestencouraging Albertans to “Beef Up” their…Continue Reading

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Lethbridge Shakespeare group to stage ‘Hamlet’ at Empress Theatre

Posted on 08 August 2022 by Editor

William Shakespeare’s most-performed play comes to the Empress Theatre stage on Saturday, Aug. 13. Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society will present…Continue Reading

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Community foundation helps support Ukrainian nationals

Posted on 08 August 2022 by staff

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is responding to the arrival of Ukrainian nationals with a $20,000 grant to the Lethbridge Family Services’ immigrant services department. The grant will support those fleeing the war in Ukraine and seeking a temporary safe haven in Canada.  “We learned that the Ukrainian families who are arriving…Continue Reading

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New headstones mark Fort Macleod veterans’ graves

Posted on 08 August 2022 by Editor

Headstones were placed last month on graves of three men who served with the North West Mounted Police. Volunteer researcher…Continue Reading