The sixth generation of a family farm will open its doors to the public Saturday, Aug. 17. Windy Rafters Barn, operated at present by Monty Orr and his wife Ronalee Bennett Orr, will take part in the 12th Alberta Open Farm Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Windy Rafters Barn near Orton is one…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents are invited Monday, Aug. 12 for a close-up look at the town’s newest professional office building.  The Vault at 202 24th St. will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Danny and Mackenzie Hengerer bought the historic former bank building from Alain Dubreuil and converted it to a…Continue Reading

Here are some images from the 2024 South Country Fair in Fort Macleod.

Heritage Acres Farm Museum celebrates Alberta’s agricultural history this weekend during its annual show. Field demonstrations, tractor pulls, quilt and flower shows and many more events are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 26-28. More than 30 years ago volunteers set out to protect old farm and ranch equipment at risk of being lost…Continue Reading

Hundreds of people filled the courtyard at the Fort Museum on Monday for a celebration of Canada’s 157th year. The…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod celebrated its rich past last weekend, while looking forward to a prosperous future. The community came together for a 150th anniversary celebration that included the return of professional rodeo, an array of musical and other entertainment, and the announcement of a new park on the south side of town. “The history of this…Continue Reading

An iconic piece of history is back in place in Fort Macleod. The 1938 phone booth, restored to its bright…Continue Reading

The Town of Fort Macleod celebrates its 150th year this week with plenty of family fun. A professional rodeo, music on Main Street and at the Empress Theatre, a drone show, country music concert, barbecues and much more is planned for the anniversary. “We have so much going on,” organizing committee chari Mckenzie Hengerer said…Continue Reading

The RCMP’s annual Name the Foal contest is returning, from April 8-26. Children aged 14 years and younger, along with…Continue Reading