Granum is under the microscope as the province conducts a viability review. Residents were told Jan. 8 about the process that could lead to a vote on dissolving the town to be part of the MD of Willow Creek. “If people vote, the minister is bound by law to recommend to cabinet that it be…Continue Reading

LAWRENCE GLEASON, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Cynthia Chisholm is the new Fort Macleod Kids First Family Centre co-ordinator. Chisholm has a long background in early childhood education, graduating in the subject from East Kootenay Community College in 1981. Since then Chisholm has worked as a day care home supervisor in Lethbridge, moving from there to Milk River…Continue Reading

A Blood Tribe man is one of 15 new officers of the Order of Canada. Leroy Little Bear was among the appointments announced last week by Governor General Julie Payette. Little Bear was honoured “For his advocacy of Indigenous rights and self-governance, and for his work to promote access to education for Indigenous peoples globally.”…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod youth will represent Canada later this month at a U18 men’s rugby tournament at San Diego. Logan Markland, 16, will play for one of two Canadian teams in a tournament against two United States teams. The tournament is part of the selection process for the Canadian U18 men’s rugby team. “It’s just…Continue Reading

Hockey players with ties to Fort Macleod will lace up the blades this weekend in support of five worthy causes. One hundred and 12 players have registered for the second annual Hockey Through the Ages tournament Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-16. The tournament is open to people 25 years of age and over who…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Mavericks went unbeaten to claim the championship of their own Pee Wee hockey tournament on the weekend. Sundre Huskies, Medicine Hat Devils, Medicine Hat Leafs and Airdrie Crush were other teams in the three-day tournament. Mavericks 9 Huskies 8 The Mavericks opened the tournament Friday with a thrilling 9-8 win over Sundre Huskies.…Continue Reading

They said it wouldn’t last, but the MAE Belles celebrated their 70th year Nov. 18 at Ardenville Social Centre. About 40 people turned out for the unveiling of a sign outside the social centre celebrating the 70-year-old women’s club “This dedication is for everybody — the MAE Belles who are and the MAE Belles who were,”…Continue Reading

The Christmas season officially kicks off Nov. 23-24 in Fort Macleod. A two-day Christmas Festival and the 37th annual Santa Claus Parade bring thousands of people to the community each year. Residents in the community of about 3,000 people are justifiably proud of the longstanding Christmas tradition. “Little Fort Macleod has the largest Santa Claus…Continue Reading

The community’s unsung heroes were honoured Nov. 3 at the Fort Macleod Firefighters Harvest Ball. Firefighters received service medals from the province during the event at the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall. “These are the people who selflessly dedicated their time, talents and in many cases their lives to the service of others,” Tom…Continue Reading