
Fort Macleod celebrating historic anniversary
FORT MACLEOD, AB – This summer, Fort Macleod is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
The southern Alberta town was established by 150 North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in 1874 as the first police post in present-day Alberta. The men named the post after its founder, Assistant Commissioner James F. Macleod.
The town will host festivities from June 24 to July 1, 2024, including music along Main Street and a variety of local treasures at the Main Street Sidewalk Sale.
The night will be illuminated by a drone show to accompany the Midnight Days PRO RODEO.