Your Current Council
Our Town Council is made up of seven elected officials, including the Mayor and six Councillors. These elected officials provide the guidance and leadership that makes Fort Macleod a vibrant, growing community full of opportunity.
Council is the governing body of the municipal corporation and, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA), is assigned powers, duties and functions. Council can exercise their powers either by bylaw or resolution passed at a regular or special meeting when a quorum is present.
The Town Council is a continuing body, notwithstanding changes of members, through the election process every four years.
Council is responsible for establishing policy directions, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of programs, and authorizing the revenue collection and expenditures required to fund the Town's operations.
Please take a look at the Mayor & Council contact information and biographies below.
Mayor Brent Feyter
I was raised in Fort Macleod and was involved in various local youth sports and activities. Since graduating in 1997, I have worked at a few local businesses, primarily with our family business, Structural Truss Systems and Forma Steel, leading and helping grow the family companies. My wife, Janey, is a stay-at-home mom and a great champion for me and our six children, Micah, Sherayah, Levi, Emalee, Maelle and Ezra.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, being challenged by those who have attained goals and challenges seemingly impossible and spending time with our family.
In living, learning and being challenged by others, I have grown to appreciate the community's significant role in the development of the family and the success of a business. To me, a community is a place where people are excited about living and working, where we trust each other, celebrate the successes of our fellow citizens and pull together when things get tough.
Councillor Christina Fox
Christina was born and raised on a farm just south of Fort Macleod. She currently operates her own curbside recycling business and a janitorial business. When Christina isn’t working, she likes travelling and camping with her husband, George, and their three kids. Christina was already an active community member before she joined Council, serving on many boards and volunteering for events.
Councillor Mackenzie Hengerer
Mackenzie grew up in Calgary before moving to Lethbridge for University in 2010. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Indigenous Studies while minoring in Women and Minority Groups and Sociology.
After University, Mackenzie received a Human Resources opportunity to work in a Manufacturing group of companies that brought her to this great community of Fort Macleod. Since then, she’s never wanted to leave, loving the community and accessibility to everything for her family, not to mention the proximity to Castle Mountain ski hill.
Since making Fort Macleod her home, Mackenzie has met many great people and has been given great opportunities, like running the Market on Main, serving on the FCSS board, and participating in many community volunteer opportunities. Mackenzie would say the most significant milestone was starting a family in the beautiful Town of Fort Macleod. Mackenzie believes Fort Macleod has given her family so much, with a successful career and friends, and is now looking forward to serving for the next four years.
Councillor Jim Monteith
Councillor Monteith is on his second term in Council. He practiced as a chartered accountant in Fort Macleod for 30 years before he retired. Now Jim and his wife Sue spend time with their two grandchildren, curling in the winter and golfing in the summer. Jim has been a member of the Rotary Club for over 38 years and is now the President. Jim has also retired from coaching but was a fundamental part of building the baseball community in Fort Macleod throughout the years. He is a firm believer in community and giving back.
Councillor Jeemeet Patel
The Town of Fort Macleod welcomes its newest Council member, Jeemeet Patel, following the Municipal By-Election on May 6, 2024. At the Inaugural Council meeting on May 13, 2024, Patel officially joined the Town Council.
Cpl. Hirtle officiated the Oath of Office and Swearing-In ceremony, where Patel pledged to serve diligently and faithfully. His commitment to the community shines through in this solemn oath.
Patel brings valuable experience and fresh perspectives to the Council, eager to contribute to the Town's development and community spirit.
Councillor Aaron Poytress
Councillor Poytress has lived in Fort Macleod for most of his life and is happy to raise his family in this amazing community. He works as a chiropractor in town and enjoys anything related to health and fitness. With a strong passion for sports, Councillor Poytress enjoys volunteering as a coach for various youth sports teams and teaches a physical education class for home school students. He also enjoys playing sports, participating in the men's hockey league, co-ed softball and volleyball, and golf. Councillor Poytress is honoured to be able to serve the community he loves here in Fort Macleod.
Councillor Gord Wolstenholme
Councillor Wolstenholme was born in Calgary in 1949 and spent his school years in Nanton. Gord is one of our longest-standing Councillors, with 20-years of experience on October 25, 2024. He has lived in Fort Macleod for years and was a teacher here for 35 years. Penny is his lovely wife and best friend. He has three children, George, Bill(Sybil) and Brandy(Cole) and eight grandchildren.
Deputy Mayor Schedule
2022 - 2025
| FROM | TO | COUNCILLOR |
| JULY 2022 | JANUARY 2023 | COUNILLOR JIM MONTEITH |
| FEBRUARY 2023 | AUGUST 2023 | COUNCILLOR GORD WOLSTENHOLME |
| SEPTEMBER 2023 | FEBRUARY 12 2024 | COUNCILLOR MARCO VAN HUIGENBOS |
| FEBRUARY 13 2024 | SEPTEMBER 2024 | COUNCILLOR MACKENZIE HENGERER |
| OCTOBER 2024 | MARCH 2025 | COUNCILLOR CHRISTINA FOX |
| APRIL 2025 | OCTOBER 2025 | COUNCILLOR AARON POYTRESS |
