Five people, including three from Fort Macleod, face charges after a drug bust Friday on 26th Street and Fourth Avenue. RCMP Sgt. Laura Akitt said in a news release police executed a search warrant early Friday at a Fort Macleod residence. Police seized 88 grams of powder cocaine, 65 grams of crack cocaine and seven…Continue Reading

The contribution of community volunteers in Fort Macleod was applauded last week. Fort Macleod held its appreciation night April 12 at the Empress Theatre during National Volunteer Week. Jaydee Bixby, who was runner-up in the 2007 Canadian Idol contest, entertained with a 90-minute concert of country and other hit songs. “We just want to thank…Continue Reading

TRISH HOSKIN – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR I want to thank and acknowledge the staff at Edgewater Companion Vet Clinic, Claresholm CARes Animal Rescue Society and all the people from near and far that rallied behind a very sick little stray cat. For the last month or so, a friendly stray was hanging around our street. When…Continue Reading

That flippin’ fiddler is coming back to Fort Macleod. Scott Woods, known for pulling off a somersault and other fancy tricks while playing his fiddle, will perform June 4. The concert at the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall is in support of Holy Cross Church and the new gym at W.A. Day school. Organizer…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents got their first look last week at plans for a 40-unit $9-million seniors’ lodge. Berry Architects Ltd. of Red Deer gave a 90-minute presentation that included a 3D tour of the interior and exterior of the building. “We have one philosophy that we carry into all of our projects,” George Berry said.…Continue Reading

Ronda Reach is Fort Macleod’s 2016 Citizen of the Year. Reach was honoured Thursday during the Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards Gala. “Ronda has gone above and beyond the call of duty with her volunteer activities in the community,” Chamber treasurer Brian Nelson said. “She tirelessly volunteers on several committees while giving her…Continue Reading

HEATHER CAMERON – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod resident Cody Gray is the winner of Lethbridge College’s Extreme Career Makeover 2. The 34-year-old Gray will receive two years of free tuition, books, and accommodation in the college residence dorms. Gray’s victory was announced Wednesday at Lethbridge College. “It’s pretty intense, I have to say” Gray said.…Continue Reading

A $7-million Fort Macleod infrastructure project spanning four to five months will begin this spring. MPE Engineering Ltd. outlined plans for the southwest water and sanitary system extension during an open house Wednesday at the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall. “This is the first step in allowing future development in south Fort Macleod,” Doug…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Mustangs have a stranglehold on their Ranchland Hockey League semifinals series against Kainai Braves. The Flyers won the first two games of the best-of-five 7-2 and 6-4 on home ice on the weekend. The scene now shifts to Stand Off for the third game at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 4. The fourth game,…Continue Reading