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Flyers win Blue and White

Posted on 05 February 2026 by Editor

The F.P. Walshe Flyers went undefeated on the weekend to win the championship of their own Blue and White high school girls basketball tournament. The Flyers beat Picture Butte Queens, Winston Churchill JV Griffins and Coaldale Christian Titans on their way to the championship of the two-day tournament. Flyers 57 Queens 28 The Flyers had…Continue Reading

Rural municipalities continue campaign for infrastructure spending overhaul

Posted on 05 February 2026 by George Lee

Calls for a strategic rethink of provincial spending continue this week in a campaign focused on rising risks and costs…Continue Reading

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Morgan Klaiber saddles up for show at Empress

Posted on 05 February 2026 by Contributor

KIM BERRETH, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR It will be a sweetheart of a night when Morgan Klaiber comes to town on Friday,…Continue Reading

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Annual Great Backyard Bird Count approaches

Posted on 05 February 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod and district residents are encouraged to join the 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count from Feb. 13-16. Participants…Continue Reading

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Livingstone Range forecasts drop in enrollment

Posted on 05 February 2026 by Editor

Enrollment in Livingstone Range School Division is projected to decline by more than 33 students next year. That will result…Continue Reading

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Knights claim Fort Macleod tournament title

Posted on 29 January 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod Mavericks battled to a second-place finish in their own weekend U9 hockey tournament. The Mavericks hosted seven other teams in the three-day Southern Showdown. The Mavericks were in Pool A with Raymond Knights, Cochrane Hawks and Foothills Flyers. Pool B was made up of Okotoks Roughnecks, Cardston Thunder, Airdrie Lightning and Kainai Chiefs.…Continue Reading

New award honours rural roots, community spirit

Posted on 29 January 2026 by Editor

The deadline is approaching to submit nominations for the annual Fort Macleod Chamber of Commerce awards. Nominations will be accepted…Continue Reading

Funding reset necessary to halt snowballing infrastructure deficit, rural association says

Posted on 29 January 2026 by George Lee

A far-flung constellation of infrastructure requires strategic reinvestment to help keep Alberta’s economy humming, says an association representing municipal districts…Continue Reading

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RCMP charge two with drug trafficking

Posted on 29 January 2026 by staff

Piikani Nation and Fort Macleod RCMP charged two people with drug trafficking Friday following an investigation in Fort Macleod. Piikani…Continue Reading

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