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, […]
The Sexsmith Minor Hockey Club is seeking $4,500 for baseline concussion testing ahead of the upcoming hockey season. Club safety co-ordinator Nicole Friesen told the News that baseline concussion tests are given to players in the U15 and U18 teams to assist in players in the event of a concussion or injury. “We have an […]
Ever since she was a child, Sheryl Pelletier knew she was destined for the library. “When we lived in B.C., I went for a career testing to see what I would be cut out for,” she said. “The two things that I could not shake, no matter what I changed, were library technician and parts […]
About 500 people turned out to the Grande Prairie stop of the Alberta Next Panel on Sept. 17 at Evergreen Park’s Tara Centre. The panel focused on six main topics: Equalization and federal transfer payments; a proposed Alberta Pension Plan, a provincial police force, constitutional changes, immigration reform and tax collection changes. “We want to […]
