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 […]
The Town of Sexsmith is considering sponsoring a physician to open a practice there. Currently, the town has one physician, Dr. Cor van Tonder, who runs a clinic along with support from locum physicians.Mayor Kate Potter says the town needs more.“Our intention in exploring things is to co-operate further with Dr. van Tonder and make sure […]
Northern Alberta is all about hockey so it makes sense the perennially popular Christmas in Sexsmith gives a nod to Canada’s national game this year. Christmas in Sexsmith event co-ordinator Karen Gron said Hockey Days in Sexsmith is meant to complement the annual kickoff to the holiday season. “Sexsmith Minor Hockey has joined up with (us) and […]
Grande Prairie Salvation Army Captain Peter Kim’s voice echoed through the halls of Prairie Mall as he sang Christmas carols at the launch of this year’s kettle campaign. The need in Grande Prairie is high, says Kim, noting that one in five people in the community access the food bank.“We know that the numbers have continued […]