Sexsmith News Archive

An assortment of modified books, toys and sensory materials is now available at the library to ensure children of all different abilities can use the resources. The Grande Prairie Public Library (GPPL) launched its new Accessible Collection for Children last week.  “We're working on creating a more accessible children's department, and we're always trying to […]

A runaway rooster and a fence-hopping hen were successfully wrangled last week, leaving mornings for Sexsmith residents peaceful once more. Resident Courtney Rose said that for four days, guests at the Heritage Park Campground had been woken up by rogue rooster. “We weren’t sure if it was just one chicken or multiple chickens,” Rose said. […]

A Grande Prairie man has taken it upon himself to make sure that guinea pigs have a little sanctuary, as there is no other rescue for them in the region. Rob Barnes is the founder of the Grande Prairie Guinea Pig Sanctuary (GPGPS), which currently houses about 73 guinea pigs at his home in Crystal […]

Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said its new economic development officer position is critical in attracting and retaining business.  Kathleen Connolly stepped up as the town’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) last month. An EDO “offers support, helps look for grants, sponsorships and other funding opportunities, and is a first point of contact for new businesses,” said […]

Town & Country News brings you this unofficial list of candidates registered as of Tuesday afternoon.  The official list will be released by municipalities following the close of nomination day on Monday.  Town of Beaverlodge Mayor: Gary Rycroft and Terry Dueck. Councillors: Hugh Graw, Stan Berry, Cyndi Corbett, Judy Kokotilo-Bekkerus, Jennifer Wolan, Cal Mosher, Richard […]

Northern Alberta’s first standalone nurse practitioner led practice will open its doors in Wembley in November.  Nurse practitioners (NP) Chantelle Gray and Tegan Ruether are set to take over operations of the medical clinic with a third expected to join the practice next summer. Gray and Ruether are graduates of Athabasca University (AU) and are […]

A new $17 million state-of-the-art instrumentation lab opened Sept. 3 at Northwestern Polytechnic.  Along with tours of the new facility, Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall announced an additional $1 million to support the planning phase of further trades expansions at the school.  “With demand for skilled workers at an all-time high, creating new opportunities […]

A local junior cattle club is settling into its second year of operation. The River Bend Jr. Cattlemen’s Club (RJBCC) was founded in 2024; club founder Chanley Jassman said organizers appreciated the structure of the iconic 4-H beef club but desired more autonomy to establish their own bylaws specific to their location and group needs. […]

The Town of Sexsmith is on track to make a long-awaited purchase of land from CN. It means the town will become owner of the land on which its historic grain elevator sits.  Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter told the News that CN accepted the town’s offer of $75,000 for the 1.26-acre parcel of land.  Sexsmith […]