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A majority of Albertans want the province to negotiate a better deal in Canadian confederation. Albertans voted “yes” to a…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod children can experience Halloween fun in a safe way this year, even with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging.…Continue Reading

The Southern Alberta District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit recovered stolen vehicles and charged four people last week in Coalhurst. On…Continue Reading

Alberta’s final Crop Report of the 2021 growing season indicated significantly lower yields — about 37 per cent below the…Continue Reading

Firefighters received training Saturday for an emergency they hope never happens — someone trapped in a grain bin. The Canadian Agriculture Safety Association brought its mobile training trailer to Hilltop Dairy north of Fort Macleod on Saturday. Firefighters from the Fort Macleod, Granum, Nanton and Claresholm departments in five-person groups took the training from trainer…Continue Reading

KIM BERRETH, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR The Empress Theatre is excited to welcome the pride of Regina, Sask. back to the stage.…Continue Reading

A poem by an Indigenous writer and the story of a Canadian cattle rustler provided inspiration for author Ronalee Orr’s…Continue Reading

Albertans are encouraged to get influenza immunization to stay healthy, protect others and reduce pressure on Alberta’s health care system.…Continue Reading

With incumbent mayor Brent Feyter already in by acclamation, Fort Macleod voted for continuity by returning five councillors and adding one new one. Unofficial results from Monday’s election put Jim Monteith in front with 581 votes, followed by Werner Dressler with 511, Kristi Edwards with 499, Gordon Wolstenholme with 486, Mackenzie Hengerer with 484 and…Continue Reading