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On March 21, Marion Swinarton, a long-time resident of Fort Macleod, celebrated her 105th birthday with residents and many visitors at Fort Macleod Extendicare. To add to the special occasion, Donna Richard, Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star, presented Marion with her 70-year certificate and jewel on behalf of the Grand Chapter…Continue Reading

HERB JOHNSON – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Chaz Willmott is an artist, a painter. But he might not really be Chaz Willmott;…Continue Reading

One of Fort Macleod’s historic buildings has a new life as a hub of activity. Fort Macleod Family and Community…Continue Reading

GAZETTE CONTRIBUTORS – SHAWN O’SULLIVAN AND RANDY O’SULLIVAN Fort Macleod Bantam Mavericks have had a whirlwind of a time for…Continue Reading

Ted Danson, as bartender Sam (Mayday) Malone in the hit television series Cheers, knew that sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Danson can add Fort Macleod’s Cafe Orange to the list of places where he is welcomed as an old friend. Danson, the star of TV and movies, was in town…Continue Reading

Alberta’s fight against zebra and quagga mussels will have a few more paws on the ground thanks to the addition…Continue Reading

HERB JOHNSON – GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR Tim Dorsey is an odd duck. You might hate him, or love him. He’s had…Continue Reading

Among the topics explored at the third annual Justice Film Festival was one that fed the mind, as well as the body. About 40 people turned out Saturday morning at the Empress Theatre to watch a film about food waste and take part in a discussion led by a guest speaker. They were then invited…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod Mavericks capped the 2014-’15 season Sunday by winning the Central Alberta Tier 5 Novice Hockey League title. The…Continue Reading