The Fort Museum has successfully weathered difficult times brought on by a world-wide pandemic and tourism industry slump. A positive report was presented on the past year during the museum’s annual general meeting Thursday. “The museum continues to have a bright and exciting future,” Fort Macleod Historical Association president Bob Gunn said. “COVID-19 is behind…Continue Reading

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

A line-up that features Juno and Grammy award winners is set for the Empress Theatre’s 2023-’24 Centre Stage Series. Program director John Wort Hannam introduced the line-up for the next season April 28 prior to the final concert in the 2022-’23 concert series. Pavlo The 2023-’24 concert series opens Sept. 28 with a performance by…Continue Reading

It came as no surprise Saturday morning when Premier Danielle Smith announced the provincial election will be held Monday, May 29. Campaigning had begun in earnest long before the premier made the announcement in Calgary, confirming what everyone expected. Smith wasted no time in firing a shot across the bow of New Democrat leader Rachel…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents had a chance to dispose of unwanted electronics Friday, thanks to a local 4-H club. Fort Macleod Midnight Riders hosted an electronics recycling round-up in the parking lot of the Fort Macleod and District Sports Centre. The 4-Hers, who run the round-up as a fund-raiser, were able to fill most of a…Continue Reading

MIKE BOURASSA, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR A record 48 teams competed in four divisions in the 19th STARS Co-ed Volleyball Tournament held April 14-16. There were 14 teams competing in the competitive division, 12 teams in the intermediate division , 12 teams in the recreational division and 10 teams in the beer league division. The competition was…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod last week celebrated its 2023 New Year’s Baby. Adrien Waldner was born Jan. 24 at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. Adrien, who weighed seven pounds seven ounces, is the second child for Evelyn and Brandon Waldner of the Greenwood Hutterian Brethren Colony. Adrien was also welcomed by big brother Peter, aged three. The…Continue Reading

A new exhibit paying tribute to the Famous Five and the renowned Persons Case is on display in Fort Macleod. The exhibit “Now That We Are Persons” was previously located at the Claresholm Museum, and when it came down curator Bill Kells offered it to Fort Macleod Library. “We jumped at it,” librarian Darlene Hofer…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Allied Arts Council invites everyone to come and take in Figured, an art exhibition, on  Friday, March 24. Guests will also visit with the board and the community of artists during the event, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Allied Arts office at 2113 Second Ave . The event is free…Continue Reading