A book published 66 years ago by famed Fort Macleod artist Annora Brown has new life. Author and art curator Mary-Beth Laviolette of Canmore oversaw the republishing of Old Man’s Garden: The History and Lore of Southern Alberta Wildflowers by Rocky Mountain Books. Originally published in 1954, Annora Brown’s Old Man’s Garden tells the story…Continue Reading

The popular John Zoeteman Park opens Monday, June 1 under new management. Fort Macleod Lions Club has taken over campground management from the MD of Willow Creek. “This was always a great campground,” park committee chairman Joe Rigaux said. “People love this campground. Our intention is we’re going to improve it.” John Zoeteman Park has…Continue Reading

There are ninjas at work in Fort Macleod in the midst of the pandemic. These ninjas are using their powers for good — dropping off gifts at the doorsteps of unsuspecting citizens to brighten their day. Jackie Nelson joined an Alberta group on Facebook and decided to create a Fort Macleod page. “Our group has…Continue Reading

Although Alberta began lifting pandemic restrictions the Canadian border remains closed to non-essential travel. The Canada Border Services Agency reminds travellers the restrictions announced in March are still in place at all of Canada’s international border crossings. The government of Canada introduced these border measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, including the…Continue Reading

A 47-year-old woman is charged with drug and weapons offences following a bust in Fort Macleod. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) in partnership with Fort Macleod RCMP seized methamphetamine, cocaine and suspected carfentanil. ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team concluded a short-term drug trafficking investigation April 29 by executing a search warrant at a…Continue Reading

The Nova Scotia tragedy that saw 22 people gunned down touched the hearts of Fort Macleod residents. A hastily organized moment of silence was observed at 2 p.m. outside the Fort Macleod RCMP detachment. “I think when things are ripping the community apart we have to show solidarity,” said Marilyn Roemer, who organized the gathering.…Continue Reading

Alberta Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Fort Macleod involves a worker at Bouvry Exports Ltd. Public health and industry officials are working closely with Bouvry Exports, which will continue to operate. “We are taking this extremely seriously,” said Tom McMillan, assistant director of communications for Alberta Health. “Alberta Health Services (AHS) has…Continue Reading

The first case of COVID-19 has been identified on the Blood Reserve. Chief Roy Fox made the announcement Wednesday afternoon during a news conference. “Of course our health officials, our professionals, are working quickly to notify those who have come in contact with this person,” Fox said. “We offer our prayers for them, and their…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod artist was inspired by a woman who became the face of the pandemic in Alberta to undertake a fund-raiser for the food bank. Trish Hoskin crocheted a doll in the image of Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province’s medical officer of health who gained rock star status with her daily pandemic updates. The…Continue Reading