Empress Theatre

• Historic southern Alberta theatre reopens after summer renovations

  First opened in 1912, Fort Macleod's Empress Theatre is raising the curtain once again after the facility was modernized. Despite the changes, the classic vibe has remained.

  Features

  Nov 7, 2025
  
• Historic Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod to undergo significant restoration

  The 113-year-old Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod is putting out a plea to raise funds for much-needed renovation and a restoration this summer.

  Entertainment

  Apr 3, 2025
  
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• 4 youth arrested, charged in Fort Macleod Pride event disruption

  Four male youth have been arrested and charged following an incident at a Fort Macleod, Alta., Pride event on Saturday.

  Crime

  Sep 1, 2023
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• Pride flag set ablaze in southern Alberta town, 2nd targeted incident

  RCMP in Fort Macleod, Alta., are looking to identify the group who set a Pride flag on fire Saturday night, the second targeted attack on the local LGBTQ2 community that day.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2023
• ‘The excitement is unbelievable’: ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ has special screening in Fort Macleod

  No ghosts were safe in Fort Macleod on Saturday night as ghostbusters filled Main Street for the special Canadian screening of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."

  Entertainment

  Nov 14, 2021
• NDG launches public consultations into the future of Empress Theatre project

  The borough has officially launched a month-long consultation process into the future of the 97-year-old building.

  Entertainment

  Nov 3, 2020
• A condo project for Empress Theatre? Montreal city councillor says it should be considered

  Councillor Marvin Rotrand suggests a housing project should be considered after so many proposals to restore the iconic building have failed.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2018
• Abandoned Empress Theatre in NDG could soon be getting makeover after new partnership announced

  The Empress Theatre foundation announced it has a new partner that will help revitalize the abandoned building.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2017
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• Councillors vote to help re-open old Empress Theatre

  A community organization has raised more than $9 million to renovate Cinema V.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2015