Sexsmith News Archive

The first two Grande Prairie Police Service officers will join the RCMP as part of the city’s transition to a municipal police service. The GPPS officers will work alongside RCMP officers on frontline teams.  “Regardless of the uniform, all of the officers at the detachment are dedicated to ensuring the safety of the citizens we […]

Northwestern Polytechnic has received a $6.4 million investment to dedicated space to help local entrepreneurship, innovation, and partnership in the Grande Prairie area.  The Side Family Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE) - named after Grande Prairie's prominent local business leader Al Side - is expected to open by winter 2025. “The CCE at Northwestern Polytechnic […]

A vocal standing-room-only crowd was demanding answers in Beaverlodge last week when it learned the replacement for the aging hospital will not include a 24-hour emergency department (ED). Instead, Alberta Health Services (AHS) senior operating officer Sandra Herrit told session attendees the complex will operate as a 16-hour Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre (AACC). Patients will […]

Canada Day celebrations kicked off in the South Peace with a pancake breakfast in Wembley, a parade in Valhalla Centre, and a parade and festivities in the city. Wembley Valhalla Centre City of Grande Prairie

The Rio Grande Rodeo returned over the weekend and marked its 108 years of operation. Muddy grounds didn’t stop many competitors from trying their best in a variety of events. Some chuckwagon events were cancelled due to the muddy conditions. 

The Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow at Bonnetts Energy Centre saw people of all ages and backgrounds over the weekend. The pow wow included a hand games tournament and an indigenous market. National Indigenous Peoples Day People lined the streets of Grande Prairie for the National Indigenous Peoples Day parade on Friday.  The parade was […]

The Town of Sexsmith will reach out to Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN) as well as Alberta Child and Family Services about its concerns around a youth group home. Mayor Kate Potter said councillors have been receiving complaints of incidents over the past month, from theft of property and vandalism to […]

City council will waive the Grande Prairie Storm’s fee for Bonnetts Energy Centre for the 2024-2025 season and will offer city rinks at a 50 per cent discount for its youth hockey development.  Last year, the city waived Storm’s fees for rinks for youth hockey development, the facility fee for Bonnetts Energy Centre during the […]

The County of Grande Prairie has awarded $252,790 in operating assistance and cemetery grants to 68 non-profit organizations and volunteer groups as well as $420,190 in grants to organizations that operate sport, recreation and cultural facilities in the County to cover utility and other operating expenses. “Part of the quality of life we enjoy can […]

After nearly a year since formally asking, Métis Local 1990 will receive the land for its Elder Caring Centre in Grande Prairie.  City council approved the land transfer to Métis Local 1990 during its regular council meeting June 17.  “We're just incredibly happy,” said Métis Local 1990 president Shannon Dunfield.  “It feels like there's just […]