Heritage Acres has three days of activity lined up for its annual show July 21-23. During its annual show this…Continue Reading

A sell-out crowd was treated to a colourful equine spectacle Wednesday as the RCMP Musical Ride performed in the Fort Macleod Midnight Stadium Agriplex. More than 300 people filled the stands to watch the iconic red-coated riders guide their mounts through intricate patterns. The performance hosted by the Fort Museum was part of the RCMP’s…Continue Reading

A new exhibit paying tribute to the Famous Five and the renowned Persons Case is on display in Fort Macleod. The exhibit “Now That We Are Persons” was previously located at the Claresholm Museum, and when it came down curator Bill Kells offered it to Fort Macleod Library. “We jumped at it,” librarian Darlene Hofer…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod is planning for a celebration for the ages in 2024. That’s the year Fort Macleod marks the 150th…Continue Reading

Twenty-one people braved a strong gale Thursday night to hear the history of Fort Macleod’s cemeteries. Local historian George Kush also talked about some of the early characters who are buried in the cemeteries during his presentation organized by Fort Macleod Library. Kush explained Fort Macleod’s first cemetery was located on the island in the…Continue Reading

Jack Murphy was remembered last week as a loving and dedicated family man, friend, hockey teammate and newspaper man. Close to 300 people turned out Thursday to bid farewell to the former owner of The Macleod Gazette during a memorial service at Trinity United Church. Murphy, who spent 33 years as an employee and owner…Continue Reading

People interested in the history of Fort Macleod have a chance next week for a lesson in an unusual setting.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents gathered Thursday to mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Led by drummers and wearing orange T-shirts, about 40 people walked from Kids First Family Centre to Centennial Park. At Centennial Park participants heard from residential school survivor and Blackfoot elder Peter Strikes With A Gun. They…Continue Reading

W.A. Day school marked Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconcilation early with a march through…Continue Reading