Emotions spilled over June 29 when Foothills MP John Barlow presented Canada 150 medals to people from his constituency. Barlow was also struck by the strong emotions that were prominent during the ceremony at the Highwood Memorial Centre in High River. “It was such a moving evening,” Barlow said. “The feedback from people has been…Continue Reading

A hard-working Grade 12 student was F.P. Walshe school’s 2017 nominee for the annual Dr. Lloyd Cavers Student Leadership Scholarship. Jessica Mai joined student leaders from high schools across Livingstone Range School Division as finalists for the prestigious award. F.P. Walshe school principal Sterling Paiha said Jessica was a deserving nominee. “Although I have only…Continue Reading

Canada Day activities are planned at both Fort Macleod and Granum to mark Canada 150. The Lions Club starts the day’s activities with a pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m in the parking lot next to The Macleod Gazette at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street. There is no charge but donations will be…Continue Reading

Three Grade 12 students were honoured last week as the top athletes at F.P. Walshe school. Brooke Pansky, Walker English and Michael McTighe received the Danny Paskal Memorial Award during the Blue and White awards June 13. The award is presented to athletes who exemplify the spirit of Danny Paskal, an F.P. Walshe school student…Continue Reading

A Calgary-based naturalist and expert birder is currently walking across southern Alberta, marking Canada’s 150th birthday, to save grasslands, the world’s most endangered ecosystem. Between now and June 22 Gus Yaki and about 40 supporters are walking across Alberta to fund-raise for various conservation organizations including the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Alberta Wilderness Association, and…Continue Reading

Area residents Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Reg Crowshoe and Harley Bastien were named last week to an environmental panel. The Indigenous Wisdom Advisory Panel will advise Fred Wrona, Alberta’s chief scientist, about how to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and traditional ecological knowledge into environmental monitoring. “Indigenous wisdom is fundamental to measuring, assessing and informing on the…Continue Reading

A record-breaking effort at a co-ed volleyball tournament in April will fund two missions by STARS air ambulance. The STARS Co-ed Volleyball Tournament in Fort Macleod raised $12,372 — more than enough to fund two missions at $5,400 apiece. “Thanks to everyone’s efforts we had a record-breaking year,” said Mike Bourassa of the organizing committee.…Continue Reading

There is a lot going on at Granum school, and trustees with Livingstone Range School Division recently had the chance to learn more about it. Trustees heard a presentation from Granum school principal Jacqueline Kark, who discussed the school’s school improvement plan. The mission of Granum school is to engage, inspire and empower students to…Continue Reading

The International Dark-Sky Association last week recognized the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park with provisional status as a new International Dark Sky Park through their certification program. The Peace Park promotes responsible night-time lighting, which improves the night environment for wildlife, protects dark observing sites for astronomy and provides accessible locations for the public to experience…Continue Reading