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Gazette seeks entries for New Year’s Baby contest

Posted on 22 January 2026 by Editor

Fort Macleod’s first baby of 2026 is in line for some nice prizes from the community. The Macleod Gazette is…Continue Reading

Community foundation accepting grant applications

Posted on 22 January 2026 by staff

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is accepting grant applications for the Community Priorities and Henry S. Varley…Continue Reading

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Lennie Gallant bringing spirit of PEI to Empress

Posted on 22 January 2026 by Contributor

KIM BERRETH, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR East Coast songwriter Lennie Gallant is bringing his award-winning folk, rock and country tunes to the…Continue Reading

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Cabinet ministers climb Africa’s tallest peak for abuse survivors

Posted on 22 January 2026 by George Lee

You start your quest up Mount Kilimanjaro as one person, and you finish it as someone else. A similar refrain leaves the lips of many who’ve trekked through four climatic zones and thinning oxygen to reach the summit of one of Earth’s most sacred and storied mountains. But the calling goes beyond personal growth for…Continue Reading

U of L researcher to examine how social instability affects patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on 22 January 2026 by staff

For most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, moving into a care facility becomes necessary at some point. Such a big…Continue Reading

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Claresholm building new Alberta historic resource

Posted on 16 January 2026 by Editor

A Claresholm building is Alberta’s newest historical resource. The Dr. McMillan residence in Claresholm received provincial historic resource designation for…Continue Reading

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Assisted-living move aims to lodge and serve seniors close to home, UCP minister says

Posted on 16 January 2026 by George Lee

Old folks are good folks for small-town Alberta, which means their neighbours should keep them close and healthy for as…Continue Reading

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Tamar Ilana and Ventanas bring world music to Empress

Posted on 16 January 2026 by Contributor

KIM BERRETH, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Tamar Ilana and Ventanas, Toronto-based world music and flamenco dance ensemble, will kick off the new…Continue Reading

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Home school hockey program adds session

Posted on 16 January 2026 by Editor

A program that allows more children to experience Canada’s favourite sport in Fort Macleod has expanded. Thanks to additional funding from Hockey Alberta, the home school children program has added ice time for children aged four to five years. “It’s really nice that Hockey Alberta does this,” organizer Amanda Van Hierden said. “I’m really grateful.”…Continue Reading

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