Sexsmith News Archive

Despite starting hockey at three years of age, 22-year old Dayle Ross said that growing up, the idea of joining a professional women’s league wasn’t even a possibility. On Oct. 6, the New York Sirens signed Ross to a one-year Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Standard Player Agreement for the 2025-26 season. “We didn’t have […]

Halloween decorations are popping up in anticipation of the spookiest night of the year. To help our readers’ homes be more hair-raising and less ho-hum, the News sat down with Hornbrook Hollow Haunt’s Dannette Hornbrook to talk shop on creating the most horrifying Halloween haunt. Operating on the Hornbrook farm since 2016, the annual haunt […]

With the municipal election looming and the Alberta premier’s directive to municipal affair minister Dan Williams to review local spending decisions — including how much elected municipal officials get paid – Town & Country News thought it would be timely to mine audited financial statements of the municipalities we serve to produce exactly that. Danielle […]

Classrooms sat empty on Monday as the provincewide teacher strike took effect. Growing class sizes, dwindling support and resources in the classroom, and government policies are among key concerns, according to the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA). “We’ve juggled overcrowded classrooms, added workload and government policies that were made without listening to the professionals who do […]

Economic development, public safety and advocacy are key concerns of Sexsmith residents.  The topics were a common thread of discussion at the municipal election forum last week. Officiated by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce at the Sexsmith Civic Centre on Oct. 1, councillor candidates answered questions submitted in advance as well as […]

An increase in the number of fires sparked by lithium ion batteries has fire prevention services feeling the heat. The batteries are being blamed for an alarming number of fires, and the County of Grande Prairie has stepped up to educate locals on the hazards found in nearly every home.  “This year alone, we’ve had […]

This month will see a celebration to mark a new chapter at Grande Prairie’s child and youth advocacy centre (CYAC) as it continues to grow. Caribou Child & Youth Centre will celebrate its grand re-opening at the PACE Centre on Oct. 21. Program co-ordinator Nicole Bockus said the centre, which has been operating since 2012, […]

Days after the premier's Alberta Next Panel was in town, provincial opposition leader Naheed Nenshi brought his – dubbed “Better Together” – to the city. About 200 people attended the Sept. 23.event, where participants were asked to vote on the top three topics they wanted to discuss.  “The most interesting thing has been that when […]

Town & Country News extended an invitation to all municipal election candidates in Sexsmith. Each was invited to answer three questions and submit a photo. We are publishing every response we received. 1. What are your top two priorities, and how do you hope to make those changes? 2. What leadership experience will you bring […]

With nominations closing Monday, the official list of candidates have now been released*.  (I) means incumbent. Town of Beaverlodge will elect one mayor and six councillors: Mayor: Terry Dueck, Gary Rycroft (I), Paul Szkopiec. Councillors: Trevor Bartsch, Judy Kokotilo-Bekkerus (I), Stan Berry, Cyndi Corbett (I), Hugh Graw (I), Richard Lappenbush, Tyke Longmore, Cal Mosher (I), […]