The Town of Sexsmith is seeking local residents and business owners with an interest in spurring growth to step up and join the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). Sexsmith’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) Kathleen Connolly said the committee is looking for a small business representative (with one to five employees), a large business (more than […]
More than $3 million has been approved in grants for local community groups and organizations in the County of Grande Prairie 2026 interim budget. Approximately $1,940,377 of the total will be allocated to Community Assistance Grants, with $1,092,416 awarded to Capital Community Projects. “Our communities thrive because of the dedication and hard work of local […]
The Town of Sexsmith has countered a $120,000 offer from the Town of Fairview on its ladder truck. The offer on the 2006 Rosenbauer ladder truck was made last month. According to Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter, it’s the first offer received. Monday night, council moved to counter the offer at $160,000. Potter said she was […]
On the morning of Dec. 10, Vicky Wilson stepped out of her house on 100 Ave. in Sexsmith to start her car in the winter cold. That is when she found the letter. “When I opened the main door to my home, the letter was taped and had fallen into the snow at my feet,” […]
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 […]