Twenty-one people braved a strong gale Thursday night to hear the history of Fort Macleod’s cemeteries. Local historian George Kush also talked about some of the early characters who are buried in the cemeteries during his presentation organized by Fort Macleod Library. Kush explained Fort Macleod’s first cemetery was located on the island in the…Continue Reading

Jack Murphy was remembered last week as a loving and dedicated family man, friend, hockey teammate and newspaper man. Close to 300 people turned out Thursday to bid farewell to the former owner of The Macleod Gazette during a memorial service at Trinity United Church. Murphy, who spent 33 years as an employee and owner…Continue Reading

A ribbon-cutting ceremony, demonstrations and lessons Saturday marked the official opening of Fort Macleod’s new 4,100 sq. ft. skate park. Hundreds of people — most of them children riding skateboards, scooters and bikes — turned out to celebrate the new facility. Mayor Brent Feyter and Coun. Mackenzie Hengerer presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I hope…Continue Reading

It’s a week later than usual, but an annual tradition continues Saturday, Oct. 15 with the Peigan Friends Along the River fish rescue. The rescue was planned for Oct. 8 but was delayed a week when the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District canal was not drained until yesterday, Tuesday, Oct. 11. Volunteers are invited to join…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents gathered Thursday to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Led by drummers and wearing orange T-shirts, about 40 people walked from Kids First Family Centre to Centennial Park. At Centennial Park participants heard from residential school survivor and Blackfoot elder Peter Strikes With A Gun. They…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod RCMP are investigating the theft of firearms from a local business. RCMP received a report Sept, 27 that someone broke into Alberta Hardware on 12th Street about 11:15 p.m. An undisclosed number of firearms were taken from the business. “Video at the scene indicates that the suspect was picked up in a silver…Continue Reading

LINDA RIPLEY, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Good news! On Sept. 8 the Fort Macleod Handibus Society took possession of its new bus. The “Promaster 3500” is smaller, more fuel efficient and boasts a much smoother ride.  Moveable seats and adjustable restraints provide capacity for one wheel chair and seven ambulatory passengers or two wheel chairs and six…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents paid their final respects Monday to Queen Elizabeth II during a ceremony at the cenotaph. Branch 46 of the Royal Canadian Legion organized a memorial service for the Queen, who died Sept. 8 after a reign of more than 70 years. “Queen Elizabeth II witnessed and participated in Canada’s growth and development,”…Continue Reading

RCMP have charged three men, including a Fort Macleod town councillor, in connection with the Coutts border protest. The two men from Fort Macleod and a third from Taber are charged with mischief under $5,000. “These charges stem from these individuals’ being key participants of the Coutts border blockade that took place between Jan. 29…Continue Reading