Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
Sexsmith council is moving forward with a program to support local businesses and help maintain Sexsmith’s iconic heritage storefronts. On June 15, council approved $15,000 for a one-year pilot of the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee Storefront and Revitalization Program, with funds coming from capital reserves. Businesses or organizations with a current Sexsmith business license […]
Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
Tanya Raymond and Paige Fournier grabbed a quick bite at the Sexsmith Ice Cream Shack on Sunday. It wasn’t a weekend where locals had to beat the heat; Environment Canada reported temperatures rose to a high of 19 C on Sunday, with Saturday seeing a mix of showers and clouds. Mid-week temps edged into the […]
The Sexsmith Playschool Society (SPS) wants to create a child-sized mini town that reflects the heritage branding of Sexsmith. Last Monday, the town approved the $75,000 project that will see the 1,590 sq. ft. courtyard at the playschool transformed with 10 playhouses, a roadway for ride-on toys and Cozy Coupes, landscaping for green spaces, fencing […]
The Sexsmith Shannon Municipal Library board is facing budget cuts, but the library board has made a plea to council June 1 to ensure its programs and services are maintained. The town’s three-year operating budget was approved in May with a proposed annual 10 per cent decrease in operational grant funding to the library from […]
A 13-year-old boy was charged with uttering threats last week after allegedly “threatening firearm-related violence towards students” at Sexsmith Secondary School. Clairmont RCMP said they received a complaint the night of June 4 and started their investigation by speaking with students at the school June 5, which led them to the youth who was interviewed […]
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 […]
