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F.P. Walshe hosted the PARTY Program last week to educate grade 10 students on the risks of drug and alcohol abuse. The PARTY (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth) is an initiative of Alberta Health Services. RCMP Sgt. Bryan Mucha discussed distracted and drunk driving. Another speaker, Courtney Peckford, focused on the effects of…Continue Reading

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee starts its two-week run at the Empress Theatre on Thursday, May 31. The…Continue Reading

Staff at the STARS Foundation hasn’t won a game yet at the Fort Macleod STARS Charity Volleyball Tournament. That doesn’t…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod RCMP will crack down on serious repeat offenders this year. The detachment will also focus on drug education,…Continue Reading

It’s time for Albertans to talk about alcohol and pregnancy. That’s the conversation Debbie Deak is initiating in her role with the South Alberta FASD Network. “FASD is a big issue,” Deak said. “The best we can do is try to educate people and get the message out.” Deak was at Fort Macleod Library on…Continue Reading

The Canada Border Services Agency re-opened the Chief Mountain port of entry for the season, beginning May 15. Last season,…Continue Reading

Scott Woods returns to Fort Macleod on Friday, May 25 with a harrowing tale about a storm. Woods, who is…Continue Reading

Walkers and runners will gather in Fort Macleod Saturday, May 26 for the sixth year in a row for the…Continue Reading

LINDA HENNING, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Fort Macleod and District Chamber of Commerce was fortunate May 3 to have the opportunity to listen to Jeff Mowatt explain how to create customer loyalty. Mowatt didn’t just read the book — he wrote it! He’s the best-selling author of the books, Becoming a Service Icon in 90 Minutes a…Continue Reading