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John Whitehead has dedicated 45 years to Scouting. That commitment was recognized earlier this month by the Chinook Scout Foundation…Continue Reading

Five Alberta authors gathered shared ideas and experiences about writing Nov. 16 in the intimate setting of the Empress Theatre. Sid Marty, Angie Abdou, Fran Kimmel, Ali Bryan and Kevin Allen took part in the first Get Lit! Festival. Russel Bowers, host of CBC Radio’s Daybreak Alberta, was master of ceremonies for the literary festival.…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents are rallying to make sure children stay warm this winter. The Coats For Kids initiative was started…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Mavericks beat Magrath Chiefs 6-1 Sunday afternoon to claim the championship of their own Atom hockey tournament. The…Continue Reading

A 75-year-old Pincher Creek man was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash involving a cattle liner and car. Piikani…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod residents are in the Christmas spirit with the 38th annual Santa Claus Parade quickly approaching. The parade is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, with a variety of surrounding festivities planned. “The excitement has been building for weeks already,” parade co-ordinator Ashley Nelson said. “It’s shaping up to be a great parade.”…Continue Reading

ANGIE O’CONNOR – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) hosts interagency meetings on a…Continue Reading

Cynthia Vizzutti oversaw a lot of change in her 24 years as chief administrative officer of the MD of Willow Creek. Friends and co-workers gathered at the Stavely Community Centre last month for a come and go social to celebrate Vizzutti’s retirement. Coun. Glen Alm was master of ceremonies for the day. “With my hat…Continue Reading

Billy Potts was following family tradition when he first climbed on a horse and later started roping. With strong support…Continue Reading