LAWRENCE GLEASON – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR After 13 years of service with the MD of Willow Creek the agricultural fieldman is going back to his family farm west of Claresholm. MacKay attended his last Agricultural Service Board meeting on Sept. 14. “I won’t be bored,” Ron MacKay said. “My son is moving in next door and…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod singer-songwriter is one of the headliners at the sixth annual Love and Records Festival in Lethbridge on Saturday, Sept. 17. Ryland Moranz, who released his debut solo album earlier this year, is part of the free festival’s lineup. Moranz, who also performs with Leeroy Stagger’s band, returned to his musical roots with…Continue Reading

A group of Fort Macleod adults will board a school bus this month for a different sort of education. Fort Macleod Family and Community Support Services will co-ordinate an adult field trip on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Up to 32 people will board the bus at 9:30 a.m. for a tour that will showcase some interesting…Continue Reading

For the first time in decades, G.R. Davis school in Fort Macleod sat empty when the bell rang to start a new school term. G.R. Davis school was declared surplus in planning for the modernization of Fort Macleod schools, with Kindergarten to Grade 5 students at W.A. Day school and Grade 6-12 at F.P. Walshe…Continue Reading

Close to 600 people are better prepared for school and more connected to Fort Macleod following an annual event at the arena. Fort Macleod Kids First Family Centre distributed free school supplies and introduced the large crowd to agencies and organizations at Back to School Connect. “We were all just really pleased with the event,”…Continue Reading

FORT MACLEOD — People got a taste of Fort Macleod two years ago, and they liked it. Taste of Fort Macleod — a showcase of unique food and beverages available in the town and district organized by the Chamber of Commerce — continues to grow both in scope and popularity and will reach new heights…Continue Reading

MEGAN HEGGENSTALLER – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod Sharks completed at the Region F Summer Swimming Championships hosted in Lethbridge this past weekend. In the girls 13-14 age group, Kiera Herweyer continued her seasonal streak of 100 per cent best times at every meet this weekend, making finals in 50-m breaststroke with a time of 58.71,…Continue Reading

A Fort Macleod artist’s work symbolizes the strong bond between a community in southern Alberta and Japan. The Town of Taber commissioned Marney Delver to create a one of a kind gift to be presented to visiting Japanese officials. The gift celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Town of Taber’s twinning with Higashiomi. “I was…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents are invited to a free breakfast at one of the places where food is created. Van Iron Farms in Iron Springs is the site of “Breakfast on the Dairy Farm” on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The breakfast and barn tour is hosted by the Green Acres Holstein…Continue Reading