Fort Macleod Christians staged a symbolic journey in the footsteps of their saviour Friday. Close to 80 people from several Fort Macleod churches turned out for the first outdoor Way of the Cross procession since the COVID-19 pandemic. “The journey we are about to take is a special one,” Evelyn McTrowe read as participants gathered…Continue Reading

Voices from four area churches came together Sunday for an Easter Cantata. I Am the Lord of the Dance was performed before an appreciative audience at Trinity United Church in Fort Macleod. Proceeds from the cantata will go to the Fort Macleod Handibus Society and the local food bank. The choir was made up of…Continue Reading

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a confirmed case of measles in the Foremost area. The infected person was also in Costco, Real Canadian Superstore and Boston Pizza in Lethbridge  while infectious. People who were in the following locations on March 28 may have been exposed to measles: Anyone who attended these locations…Continue Reading

The Empress Theatre Society last week launched an ambitious campaign to raise $250,000 as its share of a major renovation project in the 113-year-old building. The historic theatre will close beginning May 1 for at least six months while the seats, floor and washrooms are renovated. “The need is getting to be desperate,” Empress Theatre…Continue Reading

The MLA for Cypress-Medicine Hat is the new parliamentary secretary for rural health in southern Alberta. Justin Wright was appointed Thursday by Premier Danielle Smith. Smith also named Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe parliamentary secretary for rural health north. “(Wright and Wiebe) will be key advocates for rural Albertans, ensuring we continue building a better…Continue Reading

Alberta Health Services – Public Services Announcement. March 22, 2025  FORT MACLEOD – Due to a lack of nursing coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed on Sunday, March 23 from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. The ED will re-open at 12 noon the same day, Sunday, March 23,…Continue Reading

A special public avalanche warning was issued for recreational backcountry users across the central Rockies. The warning applies to Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, and Jasper National Parks, Kananaskis Country, and areas immediately adjacent to those parks. It is in effect immediately and remains in place through Monday, March 24. Recent storm snow overlies a weak snowpack…Continue Reading

The councils of the MD of Willow Creek and towns of Nanton, Stavely, Claresholm and Fort Macleod on Thursday announced the renewal of the intermunicipal emergency services agreement, reaffirming their commitment to providing exceptional emergency response services to all citizens across the region. This agreement ensures a consistent and effective level of service for fire,…Continue Reading

Think about the last time you visited a lake. What did you observe? Migrating waterfowl, vibrant flowers blooming along the shoreline, or perhaps invasive Eurasian Milfoil in the water? As a National Lake Blitz volunteer, you can turn those observations into meaningful contributions to lake stewardship. With just a camera or smartphone and a passion…Continue Reading