Posted on 01 August 2012 by Editor |
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump interpretive centre for a quarter of a century has shared the stories of the plains people with the world. The UNESCO world heritage site’s contributions to preserving the buffalo jump and sharing those stories were honoured Wednesday. Hundreds of people turned out for the 25th anniversary celebration on the pavilion. Dignitaries and…Continue Reading
Posted on 18 July 2012 by Editor |
A Fort Macleod woman who fought tirelessly for the rights of women and children was honoured recently in Edmonton. Henrietta…Continue Reading
Posted on 27 June 2012 by Editor |
Peter Scott was sold on the unique treasure that is the Empress Theatre long before he was commissioned to write…Continue Reading
Posted on 29 May 2012 by Editor |
A writer, graphic designer and Empress Theatre supporters stood anxiously Friday morning deep inside the Warwick Printing building in Lethbridge.…Continue Reading
Posted on 23 November 2011 by Editor |
The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade will celebrate another milestone Saturday, Nov. 26 with the biggest parade in years. One…Continue Reading
Posted on 08 November 2011 by Editor |
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
Posted on 19 July 2011 by staff |
An important Fort Macleod tradition continued on the weekend with the 25th annual South Country Fair. The event has grown from modest beginnings of folk fans gathering for a weekend of music to become one of the best small music festivals in Canada. “Out of 25 years, I think this has been the best year,”…Continue Reading
Posted on 05 July 2011 by Editor |
A century of perseverance was recognized Saturday when the province honoured the Poelman family. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Evan Berger presented an…Continue Reading
Posted on 29 June 2011 by staff |
When the Tin Lizzies come to town on Canada Day there will be one waiting to welcome them. Don McLean’s 1927 Model T canvas top roadster will be parked beside Don’s Barber Shop to greet more than 100 Model Ts coming to Fort Macleod on Friday, July 1 when the Foothills Model T Club stops…Continue Reading
Posted on 05 April 2011 by Contributor |
FRANK EDEN – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The parish of Christ Church, Fort Macleod, will celebrate the 125th anniversary of serving Fort…Continue Reading