For nearly a quarter of a century, a dedicated group of volunteers has gathered early in October to rescue fish trapped in a drained irrigation canal. Peigan Friends Along the River returned Saturday to the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District canal northwest of Fort Macleod to return thousands of fish to the Oldman River. “It’s been…Continue Reading

Pat Ness of Fort Macleod was honoured Thursday for her outstanding work at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. Ness received the award for Outstanding Visitor Information Services from Chinook Country Tourist Association. “The winner . . . is always upbeat and willing to help,” the nomination said of Ness, who works at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. “She is…Continue Reading

John Viens recalled Saturday how a special artifact strengthened his connection to the past. Viens donated an atlatl dart he found a half century ago at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump for permanent display at the museum. “When I held that point in my hand I always thought to myself somebody 5,000 years ago was doing exactly…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Farmer’s market closed out another season Thursday. Co-ordinator Marion Van Sluys said the weekly markets at the curling rink continue to be popular. “It’s been a great season,” Van Sluys said. The Farmer’s Market season runs each year from July to September. Vendors each week display a wide variety of products, including…Continue Reading

PAM DOYLE – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The life of a Member of Parliament might suggest that they have to dodge bullets from time to time but on Sept. 5, four Alberta based MPs took a few shots themselves. They were learning to hit targets at the Canmore Nordic Centre Biathlon range. An hour of biathlon training…Continue Reading

Jim Prentice is the new leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party. Prentice defeated Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver in balloting by party members on the weekend. “The end of this leadership campaign represents a new beginning,” Prentice said. “Tonight, we begin the work of restoring trust in government — and making Albertans proud of…Continue Reading

Singer-songwriter Indio Saravanja is excited about his return to Fort Macleod on Saturday, Sept. 6. Saravanja, who performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre, is fond of the town and its people. “We almost bought a house in Macleod a few years ago, believe it or not,” said Saravanja, who at present lives on…Continue Reading

Allan Kristinson’s life changed overnight. Kristinson went to bed feeling fine and awoke to the onset of what he would later learn was multiple sclerosis, a chronic, often disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. “I went to bed one night fine and woke up the next morning and my one eye was paralyzed,…Continue Reading

One of Canada’s best new bluegrass bands will perform a mix of original and traditional music Thursday, Aug. 21 in Fort Macleod. The Slocan Ramblers are looking forward to their performance at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate confines of the Fort Macleod Arts Building. “For me, the more intimate shows are almost always our favourite,”…Continue Reading