John Bruinsma will represent the Liberal Party in the next federal election. Bruinsma was acclaimed last month at the Liberal candidate for the Foothills constituency. “With a strong focus on important new engagement with Canadians, the Liberal nominations process helps ensure we’re ready to re-elect our dedicated Liberal team in Parliament and continue to elect…Continue Reading

An avalanche warning was issued Thursday for B.C. and western Alberta backcountry Avalanche Canada said in a news release the warning is in effect through Monday, March 3. A cohesive slab of snow 30 to 100 centimetres thick sits over a variety of prominent weak layers in the upper snowpack that formed during dry periods…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce honoured some of the community’s shining stars Thursday during a gala event at the community hall. Landon Schneider, Hope Gouchie and others were recognized during the 2024 awards program. “A community is not just a place on a map,” Deputy Mayor Christina Fox said. “It is shaped by those who…Continue Reading

F.P. Walshe school students received a sobering message Wednesday about impaired driving. Students were urged never to drive while impaired, or to ride in a vehicle with an impaired driver. “Every single one of you here today has the power to say no, and to put your safety first,” said Elysia Townsend of MADD Canada.…Continue Reading

MICKEY DUMONTTHE MACLEOD GAZETTELOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE The majority of residents believed five years ago it would benefit Granum to be part of a larger political entity, overwhelmingly voting to merge with the MD of Willow Creek. The new hamlet has not looked back on that decision. Granum, a Latin word for grain, first saw families…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Rotary Club was looking to fill a hole in its slowpitch lineup in 1975 when it approached Del Hildebrand to join. “We needed a shortstop,” Rotarian Trevor Norlin said. “Somebody said, ‘Get Del. He’s a good shortstop’. And he was a good shortstop.” Hildebrand also proved to be a good Rotarian over…Continue Reading

STARS Lottery Alberta is back with its largest ever prize pool in celebration of STARS’ 40th anniversary. From now until March 27 Albertans can buy tickets for a chance to win thousands of prizes — including three grand prize dream homes — and be part of STARS’ mission to provide critical care, anywhere. “For 40…Continue Reading

Alberta enters 2025 amid government assertions it can attract billions of bucks in high-tech investment in artificial intelligence data centres. But does that translate into a future of buzzing AI buildings along country roads, busily spinning dollars into rural pockets, municipal tax rolls and Indigenous communities? Along with a new government strategy, two announcements –…Continue Reading

Parks Canada and the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council have launched the Blackfoot Guardianship of the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies project. This program will be Siksikaitsitapi-led, with support from Parks Canada staff in Waterton Lakes National Park. “As stewards of these ancestral lands, the Blackfoot Confederacy takes great pride in this opportunity to ensure the…Continue Reading