Smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in fort Macleod and other parts of southern Alberta. Smoke from the 87 wildfires in Alberta raised the air quality index to 10, or high risk, on Tuesday afternoon. Air quality conditions are expected to improve on Wednesday, May 17. In a special air…Continue Reading

Indigenous people in the south zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) now have access to a support line to help…Continue Reading

An outbreak of pertussis  in the south zone of Alberta Health Services has continued to grow. There are now 146…Continue Reading

Chinook Arch Regional Library System has provided light therapy lamps through 26 member libraries, including Fort Macleod Library. Light therapy…Continue Reading

An outbreak of pertussis, or whooping cough as it is commonly known, has reached Fort Macleod. Alberta Health Services last…Continue Reading

Indigenous people can contact the Four Winds South Zone Project to support navigation and co-ordination of access to Alberta Health Services. The Indigenous patient navigators service has returned after being put on hiatus to respond to pandemic health needs. The role of the IPN is to work with Indigenous patients alongside clinical teams to promote…Continue Reading

South zone residents living with chronic pain symptoms or supporting someone with a long-term health condition have an opportunity to…Continue Reading

Preston Crow Chief had many people praying for his safe return in 2009 when he deployed to Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces. Crow Chief on Thursday painted Blackfoot warrior symbols on two horses in Centennial Park in Fort Macleod to pass on his good fortune. “I want all the prayers that were given to…Continue Reading

Alberta Health Services is experiencing challenges in emergency medical services, and the MD of Willow Creek has a solution. Dan…Continue Reading