The Town of Sexsmith will move ahead with its $75,000 re-branding initiative that will see a new logo and related branding rolled out next month. After a year in the making, Mayor Kate Potter and councillors Bruce Black, Clint Froehlick, Dennis Stredulinsky and Jonathan Siggelkow voted in favour of moving forward with the re-branding rollout developed […]
When you bring up Judy Olson to Beaverlodge community members, the phrase “infectious giggle” is heard over and over.With Judy’s unexpected passing on Nov. 16 at the age of 70, Beaverlodge mourns a woman who was a mentor to many, a second mother to some, and a community ambassador that will be dearly missed.Judy was […]
The City of Grande Prairie spent $1.38 million on its Mobile Outreach program last year for something the mayor says should be the province’s responsibility. The City of Grande Prairie’s Mobile Outreach team has already supported about 949 individuals this year, an increase from last year’s total of 929 and 2022’s 697. “This obviously is a significant […]
Every year, the County of Grande Prairie recognizes farm families who have continuously farmed or ranched the same land that was homesteaded by the family for a century or more with the 100 Years of Farming Homestead Award. Since July, five local farm families have been honoured, including the Lock and Richards families who were recognized […]
Sexsmith residents may be able to start beekeeping next year.Bylaw 1088 was given its third reading by town council on Nov. 18, allowing residents to keep bees subject to a series of conditions.“Part of living in a small town is having some perks that you can’t have in a larger centre, and so we’re quite […]
Once we turn the calendar to December, Beaverlodge and area residents know it means one thing: It’s time for Christmas Craze!The perennially popular event, which officially heralds the festive season in town, got its start more than 35 years ago. The massive Christmas tree is now up at the corner of Main and 2nd Avenue and […]
