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South Country Fair returns this week to Fort Macleod Fish and Game Park after an absence of nearly 1,100 days.…Continue Reading

The Granum 2000 Recreation Centre came alive with the sights of the Royal Family on Canada Day. Led by Jennifer…Continue Reading

Two Fort Macleod youths are working to make the summer of 2022 a great one for local children. Twenty-year-old Sheridan…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Triathlon returned to the sports scene Saturday after a two-year pandemic-imposed absence. Ninety-two athletes from across southern Alberta turned out to compete in Olympic, sprint, super sprint, youth and team categories. Rob Slawson placed first in the Olympic distance event, completing the swimming, cycling and running in a time of 2:35:37. Tim Yaworski…Continue Reading

Live theatre returned to the Empress Theatre stage with three performances on June 23-25. The Grade 9 drama class from…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod youth was one of 12 Alberta students to receive Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards last month. Justice…Continue Reading

Dave Rooke didn’t get his Christmas present until Friday, but the retired RCMP staff sergeant said it was worth the wait. Rooke, whose idea it was in 1973 to have the Mounted Patrol perform a Musical Ride, returned to Fort Macleod on Canada Day to watch the first performance of the season. “At Christmas my…Continue Reading

The international charity ShelterBox responds immediately when natural disasters and conflicts occur, bringing temporary housing and other essentials to people…Continue Reading

You don’t have to look far to find some fun on Canada Day in Fort Macleod and District. A pancake breakfast, the Musical Ride, High Tea, a barn dance, parade and fireworks are just some of the highlights on Friday, July 1. Lions pancake breakfast Fort Macleod Lions Club get the day started with a…Continue Reading