The County of Grande Prairie has tagged $7.9 million toward regional municipal collaboration in the 2026 interim budget approved last week. The county has set down its financial commitments to the City of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley via the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) set to be renewed Jan. 1, 2026. ICFs are required […]
If you’re looking for a service to attend near you this holiday season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a list of South Peace churches offering services this Christmas season. Dec. 21 Hythe Alliance Community Fellowship Church10:30 a.m.A good old-fashioned Christmas hymn sing. Beaverlodge Blue Christmas Service7 p.m.Nondenominational service at Beaverlodge […]
A new app hopes to make news and information more accessible for Sexsmith residents. The Town of Sexsmith app launched on Dec. 4, posting news to keep locals up-to-date on everything from snow removals to upcoming events. “This gives our residents the opportunity to get to know what’s happening on a day-to-day basis in Sexsmith,” […]
The Town of Sexsmith is asking residents to keep an eye out for Christmas lights removed from the Heritage trail and highway path. First lit on Nov. 20 during the Christmas in Sexsmith event, Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said by Saturday residents along 91 St. had reached out to the town to report lightbulbs had […]
Food security, permaculture, design projects and – yes – garden seeds have become an anchor on Sexsmith’s historic Main Street. Heritage Farm’s Seed School opened its doors in October, bringing seasonal workshops on a variety of topics including small farm agriculture and creative design to residents across the South Peace. Owner Wendy Smith said the […]
Promoting economic growth while maintaining Sexsmith’s small-town feeling are two of Chrystal Widsten’s main priorities. Having first moved to the community in August of 2018, and stepping up as librarian at the Shannon Municipal Library in September of that year, Widsten has been involved with the Town of Sexsmith Family & Community Support Services (FCSS), […]
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer. The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them. “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]
Free support and resources for those living with cancer and their caregivers are now available in the Grande Prairie region. Wellspring Alberta launched in-person services last week and is beginning programming with Cancer Connect, a space where people on the same journey can connect and find support. “Our goal is to make sure that no […]
Horse and wagon teams took to the streets in Sexsmith on Saturday, Nov. 22 as part of the town’s annual Reverse Santa Claus Parade. Joined with the Sexsmith Fire Department, volunteers collected donations from across town to help kick off the Sexsmith & Area Food Bank Christmas hamper program. Multiple horse-drawn wagons took to the […]