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An 18-year-old man faces drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Claresholm. Claresholm RCMP stopped a vehicle about 5:45…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents are urged to contribute their personal pandemic experience to a collective community history of the event. The Fort — Museum of the North West Mounted Police wants people to write their experiences for inclusion in a pandemic history that will be preserved. Fort Macleod is following the example of the Lacombe and…Continue Reading

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely peak in Alberta in mid May, with 800,000 people infected and 400 to 3,100 deaths. That’s the probable forecast released last week by Premier Jason Kenney in a televised address. The elevated scenario predicts the pandemic will peak at the beginning of May with one million people infected and 500…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Food Bank is helping more people through the pandemic. Fort Macleod residents can now get two hampers a…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod’s new housing liaison worker brings a wealth of experience to the position. Jennifer Westwood has a degree from…Continue Reading

The Granum White Sox, who won the provincial senior baseball championship five times in the 1950s, are commemorated in a special cancellation stamp at the post office. Granum post master Lynn Barrie had the cancellation stamp made to promote awareness of the town’s colourful history. “Lynn had toured the museum with me and I had…Continue Reading

Even a world-wide pandemic couldn’t stop the 18th annual Fort Macleod STARS Charity Volleyball Tournament. Organizers will make a $10,800…Continue Reading

Organizers of a popular Fort Macleod community event decided last month to cancel it for 2020. The Willow Creek Wilderness…Continue Reading

A Hollywood movie premiere didn’t have a ghost of a chance against a world-wide pandemic. The Fort Macleod premiere of…Continue Reading