JIM MOUNTAIN, GAZETTE CONTRIBUTOR As founder of the original Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade in 1982, I can understand and appreciate the disappointment people are feeling about cancelling the 2021 version of the parade. I see it in comments on FB, and so I want to extend some heartfelt thoughts of support for the organizers,…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade did not survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Town council made the decision to cancel the…Continue Reading

The COVID-19 pandemic has organizers of the 39th annual Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade playing catch-up. The parade committee delayed…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade committee isn’t willing to let a little thing like a pandemic get in the…Continue Reading

The 36th annual Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is facing a cash crunch. With parade weekend just 2 1/2 weeks…Continue Reading

Blue skies, warm weather and no wind combined to set the stage for the 34th annual Fort Macleod Santa Claus…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod is following a tried and true formula for the 34th annual Santa Claus Parade. Lighting of the community Christmas tree, carolling, late-night shopping, the parade, pancake breakfast, craft sales, auction and family dance are planned for Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28. “I really have high hopes for a great turn-out, a celebration of…Continue Reading

Organizers of the Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade are looking for an early Christmas gift. The committee has raised just…Continue Reading

The Fort Macleod Santa Claus Parade is facing a cash crunch. The committee organizing Fort Macleod’s showcase event has raised…Continue Reading