Aquatera is calling on residents to conserve water as the region faces drought conditions. The Wapiti River, the regional drinking water source, is experiencing the lowest recorded levels in 24 years, said Aquatera. “The water basins are stressed, so let's see if we can conserve some water,” said Aquatera Chief Executive Officer Vaughn Bend. […]
The Town of Sexsmith wants to hear from its residents on its re-branding initiative. An online survey was launched on May 9, giving residents a chance to win one of two $50 prizes. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said it was important to have the community’s input. “We want to make sure that any decision to […]
A lack of moisture reserves, low commodity prices and high input costs have producers on edge across the South and Central Peace. The dry winter has led to a quick spring seeding across the region, with about half of Peace producers done seeding, according to Foster’s Agri-World sales manager Jason Hipkins. “We hadn’t started last […]
Hythe marked a special day May 15 as it celebrated four decades of being the hub of the community. It was February 21, 1984 when the Hythe Community Library opened its doors, a place where familiar faces could come together and meet, and for readers of all ages to gather. Since day one, it has […]
Two La Glace youth took the initiative and pitched their idea for a new rec amenity to the County of Grande Prairie April 25. Grade 7 student Callan Wright and Logan Valerio (Grade 6) made a case for a skate park and pump track in the hamlet to the county’s Committee of the Whole. “We’re […]
Sexsmith council moved to apply for a grant to continue its transition into energy efficiency. During their regular meeting on May 6, council moved to apply for the ATCO Community Energy Fund in the amount of $13,247 to replace the incandescent bulbs at the town’s public works facility. Mayor Kate Potter said that most of […]
A silver medal Olympian made their through Peace region schools last week. Brigette Lacquette, the first woman to be named to Team Canada’s hockey team, spoke about her journey from growing up in Manitoba, going to the Olympics, and now being a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks. “It's sharing my own stories about determination, hard […]
