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Empress, library combine to host Oktoberfest

Posted on 02 October 2025 by Editor

Two popular Fort Macleod organizations have joined forces to host the second annual Oktoberfest. The Empress Theatre Society and the…Continue Reading

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Jeffery Straker brings stellar piano chops to Center Stage lineup

Posted on 02 October 2025 by Contributor

KIMBERLEY BERRETH, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Jeffery Straker, a Saskatchewan folk singer-songwriter pianist, will kick off the Empress Theatre’s Centre Stage Series…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod students mark Orange Shirt Day

Posted on 02 October 2025 by Editor

W.A. Day school students and staff paused Friday to remember those affected by Canada’s residential schools. An Orange Shirt Day…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod emergency department closed Thursday

Posted on 02 October 2025 by staff

Due to a gap in nursing coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department is temporarily closed from 7 a.m.…Continue Reading

Province, rural Alberta poised to work together on challenging issues

Posted on 25 September 2025 by George Lee

Alberta’s rural municipalities appear to be forging an improved dialogue with the provincial government, despite past clashes over how much…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod-area candidates come forward on nomination day

Posted on 25 September 2025 by Editor

Brent Feyter will serve another term as mayor of Fort Macleod, but his council will have a new look. Feyter was the only person to file nomination papers on Monday, but seven people will contest the six council positions open in the municipal election on Monday, Oct. 20. Incumbents Christina Fox, Jim Monteith, Jeemeet Patel,…Continue Reading

Premier pushes for wildfire mitigation, more access to public lands

Posted on 25 September 2025 by George Lee

Less wildfire damage throughout the province and improved access to the great outdoors feature prominently in Danielle Smith’s renewed vision…Continue Reading

Grand Canyon trek supports A-T Children’s Project

Posted on 25 September 2025 by Contributor

CRYSTAL OLIVE, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR You tell yourself you can do hard things, but do you really believe it? My name…Continue Reading

Province plugs predator pathways through seismic line tree planting

Posted on 25 September 2025 by George Lee

About 1.8 million kilometres of crisscrossing seismic lines, some dating from the 1940s, act as convenient corridors in Alberta for…Continue Reading

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