Cynthia Vizzutti oversaw a lot of change in her 24 years as chief administrative officer of the MD of Willow Creek. Friends and co-workers gathered at the Stavely Community Centre last month for a come and go social to celebrate Vizzutti’s retirement. Coun. Glen Alm was master of ceremonies for the day. “With my hat…Continue Reading

A long-time volunteer, organizer and small business owner is Fort Macleod’s 2019 Citizen of the Year. Mike Bourassa received the award Oct. 25 at the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala at the community hall. “Mike Bourassa has been a strong community supporter for years,” Chamber director and award presenter Kayla Weston said.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod celebrated International Artists Day on Friday with a display of local work at the library. Some artists were on hand for the four-hour exhibition to demonstrate their work to the public. “We wanted to do this so people can come and see the kind of talent there is in Fort Macleod,” Joan Sillito…Continue Reading

John Barlow was busy Monday night accepting congratulations on being re-elected Conservative MP for the federal Foothills riding. The joyful mood of winning his third election was tempered by the news the Liberal Party had won a minority government. “It’s certainly a bittersweet night,” Barlow said in an interview at his election night headquarters in…Continue Reading

The Town of Fort Macleod introduced its new theme and logo last week at a gathering of business people. Carmen Toth of Adair Advertising introduced the theme and logo Oct. 8 during a gathering at Stronghold Brewing Co. “Belong” is the theme developed over the course of a year in consultation with Fort Macleod residents…Continue Reading

The Peaks to Prairies Project accelerated the deployment of its electric vehicle charging network Oct. 7 with the electrification of charging stations in Cardston and Fort Macleod. These stations, owned and operated by ATCO, are key infrastructure for making electric vehicle travel along Highway 3 and south on Highway 2 easier. The two-year, $2.2 million…Continue Reading

Tr The United Churches in Fort Macleod and Granum said farewell Wednesday to their popular minister. Rev. Eras Van Zyl is retiring from his ministry and returning to his native South Africa. “We thank God for bringing you into our lives,” said Cecilie Fleming, who is chair of the Fort Macleod and Granum pastoral charge.…Continue Reading

Two Fort Macleod trustees have the top jobs on Livingstone Range School Board. Trustees elected Lori Hodges as chair Sept. 11 during the school board meeting at the G.R. Davis Administration Building in Fort Macleod. “I will try and do my very best for all of you,” Hodges told trustees following the election. “We all…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod organization is providing a chance for dads to spend some quality time with their children. Fort Macleod Kids First Family Centre stages “Daderday” the first Saturday of the month. It’s a chance for dads, grandfathers, uncles and other care-givers to bring their children for two hours of unstructured play in the Kids…Continue Reading