Fort Macleod celebrated 30 years of tradition on Saturday with what many called the best-ever Santa Claus Parade. One hundred and 25 entries paraded down Main Street on a beautiful day enjoyed by thousands of people. Last year the parade had 80 entries. “Feedback for the parade was nothing but positive, in fact many people…Continue Reading

Nine confirmed cases mean flu season has arrived in Alberta. Alberta Health Services is urging more Albertans to get vaccinated to slow the spread of influenza. “The confirmed cases are just the tip of the iceberg,” senior medical officer of health Dr. Gerry Predy said. As of Thursday 365,000 Albertans had received the flu vaccine…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents paid tribute Friday to the sacrifices Canadians have made for freedom. Close to 375 people packed the Fort Macleod and District Community Hall on Friday morning for the Remembrance Day service. “We all owe an enormous debt from the moment we come into this world,” Rev. Eras Van Zyl said. “Some of…Continue Reading

An educational program at The Fort –Museum of the North West Mounted Police has won a new national award. “The Red Coats are Coming” will be one of the first recipients of the Canadian Museums Association’s new Governor General’s Award. “We are thrilled to be recognized,” Fort Museum general manager Dawn Lauder said. “This is…Continue Reading

The Allied Arts Pottery Guild in Fort Macleod is now up and running and welcoming new members. Dianne Litle is teaching a beginner’s class on Tuesday nights at the Fort Macleod Arts Building on Main Street. The five weeks of instruction on pinch pots, coil pots and slab pots have opened the door to students’…Continue Reading

As the co-ordinator of the Peigan Friends Along the River annual fish rescue, Harley Bastien has a job for life. And that’s just fine with the man who founded the event 21 years ago with six like-minded individuals. “As long as the fish are here and I’m able, I’ll keep going,” Bastien said Saturday. About…Continue Reading

With a strong wind at his back, Eras Van Zyl rolled down Main Street on Friday, completing his mission to help the Fort Macleod Handibus Society. The Trinity United Church minister, who cycled 315 kilometres to Fort Macleod from Kimberley, B.C. was welcomed by supporters cheering and holding a banner. “I’m feeling very strong,” Rev.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents take a step back in time this week to celebrate 2001 Alberta Arts Days. “Fort Macleod Steps Back to 1874” is the theme of the celebration that runs Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2. “I think people are really interested in this because it’s a very different theme,” Fort Macleod Allied…Continue Reading

The president of a U.S. firm that advocates public support to improve education last week laid out a plan for Livingstone Range School Division. Jamie Vollmer said the school division must build understanding and trust and then get each community’s permission and support for change. “The conditions are right for you to create schools that…Continue Reading