Screenshot of the Macleod Gazette website
Founded by C.E.D. Wood and E.T. Saunders in 1882, the Macleod Gazette covers local news, events and sports in the Fort Macleod, Alberta area. It also provides information services such as event listings, classifieds and obituaries. The weekly newspaper has won numerous awards, including best newspaper in its circulation category from the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association (2006-2010) and the Canadian Community Newspapers Association (2004-2009).

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Fort Macleod, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1882
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Fort MacLeod, AB

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Print

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
2
Founders:
C.E.D. Wood and E.T. Saunders
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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