People living along the Oldman River don’t want to be caught off guard again if heavy rains force Oldman Dam operators to open the floodgates. The Oldman Dam Downstream Stakeholders Guild was formed to work with dam operators to keep property owners informed of potential flooding. “We’re talking with these people trying to develop better…Continue Reading

An accomplished Canadian author shared some insights into reading, writing, and how she gets her ideas, when she visited Granum school last week. Kathy Stinson, author of everything from picture and non-fiction books, to biographies, short stories, anthologies, and horror, was at the school on Thursday talking to students from Granum as well as Stavely…Continue Reading

A building with ties to Fort Macleod’s past could be demolished. Larson’s Tire Shop has applied for a demolition permit to knock down what is known as the old Chinese laundry building. Research is under way before the permit is issued by the town. Development officer Rhonda Day plans to contact heritage conservation staff with…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Christians made a symbolic journey on Good Friday as they took part in the Way of the Cross procession. About 50 people turned out at Holy Cross Church to walk a route that included stops at the Stations of the Cross. “The journey we are about to make is a special one,” said…Continue Reading

Members of the Ricky Ryp Foundation are continuing their friend’s legacy. The non-profit foundation is providing financial help to people who need it across southern Alberta. “Rick was a fantastic guy,” foundation member Rickie Sharma said. “He would give you the shirt off his back. He was always smiling, always in a good mood, always…Continue Reading

A 58-year-old Fort Macleod man followed his passion for a three-event sport to New Zealand earlier this month. Alan Poytress was one of 2,000 people from 58 nations who took part in the New Zealand Ironman triathlon, which this year marked its 30th anniversary. They swam 3.8 kilometres in open water, cycled 180 kilometres and…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Health Centre staff can now treat the most critical patients in an improved trauma room. Fund-raising led by the Fort Macleod Health Foundation paid for the $105,000 upgrading project. The trauma room now features up-to-date technology and state of the art infection control. “This is a great space and it is certainly improved,”…Continue Reading

Due to high levels of turbidity in the water, Alberta Health Services issued a boil water advisory Wednesday for the City of Lethbridge and towns of Picture Butte, Coaldale and Coalhurst. All residents and businesses are advised to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to any consumption, including drinking;…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod building owner is among recipients of 58 grants awarded by Alberta Culture through the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation. Gary Temoin received a $17,400 historic resource conservation grant for the Union Bank Building at the corner of Second Avenue and Red Crow Blvd. “The returns on investing in heritage preservation are knowledge and…Continue Reading