Planning for the Second Annual Celebrating Diversity event at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is underway. The event is an opportunity for local cultural groups to gather and display their culture’s dancing, beliefs and clothing on the stage at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre. “It’s going to be amazing,” said Theresa Gladue, NWP Elder-in-Residence. Hindu […]
As concerns mount over rising property crime, a local initiative is being proactive. Sexsmith Citizens on Patrol (COPS) is hosting a crime prevention seminar Sept. 18 that is meant to help residents learn how to prevent crime in their own backyards and offer the tools needed to assist with this. “We are hoping for a […]
A new logo for the Town of Sexsmith is on its way as progress continues on its rebranding initiative. Town council met with General Public & Partners (GPP), the contractor hired to spearhead the project, at a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday night. GPP presented key elements based on various community engagement efforts and […]
A grant from the province will result in four new programs focusing on mental health at Northwestern Polytechnic. (NWP) The province announced the Mental Health Professions Enrollment Expansion grant program last month, with NWP said to gain 152 seats. “These in-demand programs will deliver significant benefits to our students and our communities,” said NWP president […]
The Alberta Utilities Commission recently released its 2023-24 report card, detailing the state of energy projects in Alberta in a year defined by big changes in the sector. As the province’s independent utilities regulator, the AUC is responsible for ensuring the fair and responsible development of the energy sector in Alberta. In the last year, […]
The president of the Alberta Medical Association says Premier Danielle Smith’s plan to transfer some Alberta Health Services hospitals to third-party operators would add redundancy, red tape, and bureaucracy to Alberta’s health care system and complicate the ongoing staffing crisis. At a members-only United Conservative Party town hall event in Drayton Valley on Aug. 17, […]
