A new bronze statue pays tribute to the Canadian artillery crews of World War One. Legacy of Alberta by local artist Don Toney was unveiled May 7 at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition’s South Pavilion. “This project celebrates the rich Alberta artillery heritage and, in doing so, honours the service, commitment and sacrifice of the…Continue Reading

The military service of 10 veterans buried in Fort Macleod was recognized with special headstones.Thanks to the research of Yvonne Sugimoto, The Last Post Fund was able to place commemorative headstones recognizing military service in two cemeteries.“It’s really quite exciting to be able to have these men recognized,” Sugimoto said.The Last Post Fund in September…Continue Reading

If conditions allow Thursday, May 5, Parks Canada fire managers will ignite the 1,170-hectare “Y-Camp” prescribed fire unit south of the Chief Mountain Highway and Maskinonge wetland and east of Lower and Middle Waterton Lake. Parks Canada has established fireguards around the prescribed fire area, deployed equipment to protect infrastructure and natural and cultural resources,…Continue Reading

Coun. Werner Dressler is resigning from Fort Macleod council for health reasons. Dressler tendered his resignation at council’s April 25 meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building. “This is not taken very lightly,” Dressler said. “I have appreciated my time here and have chosen to resign for medical reasons.” Dressler will remain on council until…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod was in need of spring cleaning following a long winter. A group of volunteers provided that service last Wednesday during the annual community clean-up. About 71 people turned out for the clean-up organized by the Fort Macleod Environment Committee. Everyone met at the G.R. Davis Administration Building, where they were provided garbage bags…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents who don’t know Jack have a chance Thursday, April 21 to learn more about the new author. Crafty Jack Burger will read from his new book You Don’t Know Jack at 7 p.m. Thursday at Fort Macleod Library. Burger’s appearance is the latest in a series of author readings hosted by the…Continue Reading

Haze Sharratt is Fort Macleod Minor Hockey’s 2022 Clint Jordan Award recipient. Presented in memory of a Fort Macleod Minor Hockey player who died suddenly in 1990, the award recognizes commitment, hard work, sportsmanship and team play. “This is one of the most important awards that Fort Macleod Minor Hockey gives out,” Minor Hockey president…Continue Reading

The fourth annual Green Shirt Day on Thursday, April 7 encourages Canadians to consider organ and tissue donation. It was on April 7, 2018, following the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash that the parents of 21-year-old hockey player Logan Boulet made a fateful decision. They chose to follow Logan’s wish to be an organ donor,…Continue Reading

F.P. Walshe Flyer Carson Smith was named most valuable player in the Chinook Basketball League. Flyers coach Amiee Sandham said Smith brings a positive attitude to practices and games, and is welcoming of other players. “She has an amazing work ethic,” Sandham said of Smith, who is in Grade 12. “She is very athletic and…Continue Reading