A barely touched hamburger and fries at his side, Naheed Nenshi had completed six year-end interviews back-to-back at the Citadel Theatre in downtown Edmonton. It was the day after the final 2024 sitting of the Alberta legislature, and thieves had smashed through a window to get into his car. But his staff had accomplished the…Continue Reading

Alberta’s rural heartland will continue to inform the UCP agenda in 2025, Premier Danielle Smith said in a year-end interview aimed at audiences beyond Calgary and Edmonton. Health care, public safety and housing for seniors are among the issues that small-town, small-city and countryside Alberta can expect continued progress on, Smith told The Macleod Gazette.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Mavericks battled to the semifinals of their own U11 Southern Showdown hockey tournament before bowing out. The Mavericks hosted seven other teams in the three-day tournament. Winterhawks 6 Mavericks 5 The tournament opened Friday afternoon with Lethbridge Winterhawks edging the Mavericks 6-5. After a scoreless first period Lethbridge took a 4-0 lead only…Continue Reading

A cast of F.P. Walshe school students will perform Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the Empress Theatre on Dec. 12-14 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Empress Theatre Society. Based on the 1813 novel, Pride and Prejudice is about Elizabeth Bennet, a middle-class woman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy aristocrat, who must overcome…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s Santa Claus Parade will go ahead as planned Saturday in true winter conditions. Cold temperatures and snow forecast for Sturday won’t put the chill on the town’s celebration. “We strong Canadians are not deterred by a little cold,” parade co-ordinator Ashley Nelson said Tuesday. “I still expect the parade to be a fun…Continue Reading

The F.P. Walshe Flyers battled to second place at the weekend 2A south zone high school girls volleyball playoffs. The Flyers scrapped their way to the finals before losing to host Immanuel Christian Eagles. The silver medal-winning Flyers are Raegan Gurney, London Wolstenholme, Maike Nigl, Maddy DeGinnus,  Lexi Schaffer, Denae Feyter, Rowan O’Connor, Maddie Meech,…Continue Reading

Get in the Christmas spirit with the talented cast of the Louisiana Hayride Show. After 14 years of successful shows across Western Canada, the cast and crew of the Louisiana Hayride Show are bringing their very special Christmas production to the Empress Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27. On stage to entertain will be Elvis…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is shaping up to be a seasonal treat for the ears. Seven marching bands and one jazz band have indicated they would like to take part in the parade on Saturday. Nov. 30. “We are gearing up to have another spectacular parade,” Santa Claus Parade co-ordinator Ashley Nelson said…Continue Reading

FRANK KING, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Canada’s 2024 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is under way. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and photos, to be delivered to children in need around the world.   Operation Christmas Child is…Continue Reading