Frank McTighe

Fort Macleod

Publisher and Editor at Fort Macleod Gazette

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Articles

Nelson, Hewlett earn Danny Paskal award

1 week ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

A hard-throwing southpaw and an extremely coachable player are the athletes of the year at F.P. Walshe school. Jack Hewlett and Zoe Nelson earned the Danny Paskal Memorial Award. “This award is presented each year to a student or students who best exemplify the spirit of Danny Paskal,” F.P. Walshe school athletic director Aimee Sandham said.
Fort Macleod pro rodeo tradition continues

1 week ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Pro rodeo returns to Midnight Stadium this month with an additional night of entertainment. Pro rodeo made a triumphant return last year to Fort Macleod after a 43-year absence. More than 4,500 people packed into the refurbished outdoor arena at Midnight Stadium for two rodeo performances. “Everybody is excited again this year,” Fort Macleod Agricultural Society vice-president Thane Hurlburt said.
Longtime coaches honoured by F.P. Walshe school

1 week ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Two men who have committed nearly four decades apiece to coaching F.P. Walshe school athletes were honoured recently. Andrew Walmsley and Craig Patton were recognized for their service as coaches and role models during the annual Blue and White Night. Walmsley and Patton were inducted in 2009 into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame for their work as rugby pioneers in southern Alberta. Both coaches received the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 for their dedication to rugby.
Don the Barber discovers collection of local history

1 week ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

After a 60-year career as a barber, with 48 of those years in the same location, Don McLean decided it was time to hang up his clippers. Now the man Fort Macleod knew as Don the Barber is cleaning out his Second Avenue shop to make way for Brian Ancelet, who is taking over. The barber shop is filled with curiosities that Don the Barber collected over the years, and he’s now busy finding new homes for some of those items. Some items are proving easy to place.
Barlow returns as shadow agriculture minister

3 weeks ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Foothills MP John Barlow retained his position as shadow minister for agriculture and agri-food. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre last month announced his shadow cabinet. “Agriculture is an integral part of our southern Alberta heritage and I have embraced this opportunity to represent Foothills farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses as well as work with our agriculture stakeholders here and across Canada,” Barlow said in a news release.
Granum Public Library becoming heart of the community

3 weeks ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Granum Public Library has started a new chapter in its story of service to the community. Extensive renovations and new approaches to programming have pumped new life into the library in the community of about 500 people. “We want it to be the heart of the town,” library manager Tami Nickerson said. “It’s the heart of the community.
Volleyball tournament raised $25,000 for STARS

3 weeks ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Fort Macleod Volleyball Club topped its previous record with a $25,000 donation to STARS air ambulance. Club members presented the donation of money raised in April during the annual 60-team volleyball tournament to STARS community engagement officer Vanessa Mickel. “All of our community fund-raising events go towards operations,” Mickel said.
Fort Macleod offers many ways to celebrate Seniors’ Week

3 weeks ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Fort Macleod is celebrating its elders in style this month. Fort Macleod Healthy Aging, Pioneer Lodge and Fort Macleod Library have activities planned for Seniors’ Week and beyond. Pie and coffee or tea will be served to citizens aged 55 years and over from 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 6. Health Aging Alberta is hosting a social gathering in the courtyard at the G.R. Davis Administration Building.
Back yard beekeeping is a rewarding hobby

3 weeks ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Tyson Knauf’s lifelong interest in insects led him to a decision to raise bees. That decision to buy two beehives has led to a honey sales business he operates as a side hustle with his wife. “I jumped in with both feet about five years ago,” Knauf said. “It’s been a lot of fun.”Knauf was guest speaker May 20 at the Fort Macleod Library as part of its World Bee Day celebration.
Volleyball tournament raised $25,000 for STARS

1 month ago | fortmacleodgazette.com | Frank McTighe

Fort Macleod Volleyball Club topped its previous record Wednesday with a $25,000 donation to STARS air ambulance. Club members presented the donation of money raised in April during the annual 60-team volleyball tournament to STARS community engagement officer Vanessa Mickel. “All of our community fund-raising events go towards operations,” Mickel said.