Fort Macleod residents were urged earlier this month to lead change in attitudes in Alberta toward domestic violence. Domestic violence is far more common than many people think and its impact is wide-spread. “It’s a societal issue and it’s something we’re all affected by,” said Tuval Dinner Nafshi, community developer for the Alberta Council of…Continue Reading

Tacey Rabbit was awarded with the Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award on Friday during W.A. Day school’s Leadership Day. The Honouring Spirit award recognizes First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) students who model strength and commitment in pursuit of their education, while embracing and celebrating their heritage. The recipient of the award must show perseverance…Continue Reading

A southern Alberta woman is promoting the importance of organ donation. Last summer, Elicia Fortin donated a kidney to her three-year-old son Kaidyn. “People need to know that organ donors change the ending to someone’s story, and make miracles happen,” Fortin said. “I don’t feel any different and only have a small scar on my…Continue Reading

Volunteers often march to the beat of their own drum, giving up their time to serve causes about which they are passionate. On Thursday, April 19 members of Global Drums will provide the beat for a celebration of Fort Macleod’s many volunteers. The annual free Volunteer Appreciation Night gets under way at 7 p.m. at…Continue Reading

The Atom Mavericks were named Fort Macleod Minor Hockey’s Team of the Year. The Mavericks, who won a Zone 5 banner and represented Fort Macleod at the Atom D provincial tournament, were honoured Wednesday during the awards ceremony at the Empress Theatre. “It’s always a tough decision,” Minor Hockey vice-president Kyle Nielson said. “It’s a…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents had a chance March 24 to learn how to use the traditional Blackfoot medicine wheel as a guide to wellness. About 40 people turned out at Trinity United Church hall for the traditional wellness workshop led by Blackfoot elders. Vera Crow Shoe of Alberta Health Services began the session by recognizing the…Continue Reading

Brigette Lacquette made history when she became the first First Nations hockey player to be named to the women’s Canadian national hockey team as it prepared for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Lacquette visited Piikani Secondary School after being invited to give a presentation to the students about her life and…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s Christine Atkins realized a childhood dream last month with a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in South Korea. The 35-year-old Atkins was an athletic therapist with the Canadian women’s hockey team that was edged by the U.S. in a shootout in the gold medal game. “It is an incredible honour to be…Continue Reading

Peter Weasel Moccasin will receive an honourary degree at this year’s Lethbridge College convocation ceremony. Weasel Moccasin will receive a Bachelor of Applied Science — Ecosystem Management degree at the ceremony on April 27 at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge. Weasel Moccasin has worked as the college’s Kainai Kaahsinnoonik (Grandparent) since 2013. His role is…Continue Reading