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Over 60 parents and Sexsmith residents came out to a community meeting on May 20 after the announcement four modular classrooms would be removed from St. Mary’s Catholic School at the end of the school year.  Meeting organizer Lindsey Hennigar said parents are feeling frustrated that the changes are moving forward despite “significant concerns” being […]

The class of 2026 held their cap and gown ceremony at 10 a.m. at the school gym and then made their way down Main Street at 6:30 p.m. for the grand march. The graduates then climbed aboard classic cars and trucks provided by locals for a parade through town.

The Beaverlodge Regional High School graduation took place on May 22, with the grand march taking place the next day at the Beaverlodge Arena. After a march inside for photographs and a dance, graduates took to the street for a grand march along 4 Ave. and then down 10 St. 

Not much change in Wembley either  This week, Town & Country News continues its coverage of tax changes for local municipalities.   Saddle Hills County ratepayers received their annual tax bills in the mail last week and saw their rates largely unchanged from 2025, remaining well below one per cent for residential properties.  Council passed the […]

Dog shows and bingo are among the newest additions coming to this year’s Chautauqua Days celebrations in Sexsmith on June 6.  Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Naomi Robinson told the News 2026 will see the return of the Wapiti Kennel Club to host dog demonstrations during the summer celebration.  “They will be doing […]