Tanya Raymond and Paige Fournier grabbed a quick bite at the Sexsmith Ice Cream Shack on Sunday. It wasn’t a weekend where locals had to beat the heat; Environment Canada reported temperatures rose to a high of 19 C on Sunday, with Saturday seeing a mix of showers and clouds. Mid-week temps edged into the […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
Sexsmith council is moving forward with a program to support local businesses and help maintain Sexsmith’s iconic heritage storefronts. On June 15, council approved $15,000 for a one-year pilot of the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee Storefront and Revitalization Program, with funds coming from capital reserves. Businesses or organizations with a current Sexsmith business license […]
The budget for the Teepee Creek water well drilling project is on the rise. County of Grande Prairie council approved the request for a $285,000 increase to the project budget at the June 22 regular meeting, bringing the new cost to $935,000, with the additional funds coming from the general operating reserve. “I will note […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
A formal complaint by citizens regarding a City of Grande Prairie councillor’s social media feed won’t result in formal action as there is no code of conduct currently in place. All municipal codes of conduct in Alberta were repealed more than a year ago. At its June 8 regular meeting, city council heard from residents […]
Families with students attending Valhalla Community School (VCS) will see their 2026-2027 school fees waived this fall. VCS made the announcement in late May after the school board made the decision due to increased costs of living of families in the area, VCS Superintendent Loriann Stienwand told the News. “We recognize that families continue to […]
A 13-year-old boy was charged with uttering threats last week after allegedly “threatening firearm-related violence towards students” at Sexsmith Secondary School. Clairmont RCMP said they received a complaint the night of June 4 and started their investigation by speaking with students at the school June 5, which led them to the youth who was interviewed […]
