FORT MACLEOD — People got a taste of Fort Macleod two years ago, and they liked it. Taste of Fort Macleod — a showcase of unique food and beverages available in the town and district organized by the Chamber of Commerce — continues to grow both in scope and popularity and will reach new heights…Continue Reading

MEGAN HEGGENSTALLER – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod Sharks completed at the Region F Summer Swimming Championships hosted in Lethbridge this past weekend. In the girls 13-14 age group, Kiera Herweyer continued her seasonal streak of 100 per cent best times at every meet this weekend, making finals in 50-m breaststroke with a time of 58.71,…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod artist’s work symbolizes the strong bond between a community in southern Alberta and Japan. The Town of Taber commissioned Marney Delver to create a one of a kind gift to be presented to visiting Japanese officials. The gift celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Town of Taber’s twinning with Higashiomi. “I was…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents are invited to a free breakfast at one of the places where food is created. Van Iron Farms in Iron Springs is the site of “Breakfast on the Dairy Farm” on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The breakfast and barn tour is hosted by the Green Acres Holstein…Continue Reading

A popular brand of farm equipment is the focus of Heritage Acres Farm Museum’s 29th annual show. “The Year of Ford-New Holland Farm Equipment” is the theme of the show, which runs from July 29-31 at the museum near the Oldman dam. Heritage Acres will feature agricultural demonstrations, horses, tractors and vintage cars during its…Continue Reading

For the second year in a row, Jamie Brown represented Fort Macleod — and Alberta — at a national volleyball competition. Brown and her U18 Alberta teammates claimed the silver medal Sunday at the National Team Challenge Cup at Richmond, B.C. When the volleyball season tipped off last September, the 17-year-old Brown had her sights…Continue Reading

The sod was turned Thursday for a project that two years ago seemed out of reach. The ceremony signalled the start of construction of a $9-million seniors lodge in Fort Macleod. “It was St. Francis of Assisi who said, start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing…Continue Reading

F.P. Walshe school celebrated the Class of 2016 last week at the annual cap and gown ceremony. Forty-six graduating Grade 12 students crossed the stage at the Fort Macleod and District Sports Centre. The arena was filled with family and friends who turned out to help the graduating students celebrate a milestone in their lives.…Continue Reading

W.A. Day school paid tribute last week to its longest-serving staff member. The school held a celebration at the community hall June 21 to give Lori Filatoff a big send-off into retirement. Filatoff, who has taught Kindergarten to Grade 3 in Fort Macleod for 35 years, was escorted into the Fort Macleod and District Community…Continue Reading