Saddle Hills County has committed $3.5 million towards the construction of the Maskwa Medical Center at its council meeting on Aug. 12. Maskwa’s construction, which has already begun, is expected to bring a Mayo-style clinic to the region, which will not only train physicians but also offer a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “We […]
Socks and signs are the next steps for the Town of Sexsmith’s rebranding initiative. On Aug. 11, town council approved the purchase of 100 pairs of socks featuring its new logo from Sock Rocket, a Calgary-based sock company. Cost is $1,350 that will come from the rebranding budget allocated in capital reserves. “One of the […]
Certified, registered and insured therapy dogs will now be able to enter Town of Sexsmith buildings. Town council made amendments to its pet policy last week after public feedback on June 2. Mayor Kate Potter said the amendments allow therapy animals in municipally-owned buildings, facilities, and vehicles, provided they receive prior written approval from the […]
The historic building that was Sexsmith Grocery and a part of the town’s streetscape for a century may be demolished. The store has been closed since a fire Nov. 3. Property restoration workers have been on site for the last few weeks and Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter told the News the town had received a […]
The Grande Prairie Airport – whose history spans nearly 100 years - has acted as a hub connecting not only the Peace region but the north to the world. Its history is being explored on a set of wall panels just before the security gate in the main terminal. “After World War One, a lot […]
A new name may soon find itself on the Sexsmith Arena. The Town of Sexsmith is currently seeking expressions of interest for naming and sponsorship rights for the arena. “It’s a bit of a process to go through, just to make sure that we’ve given everyone equal opportunity, anyone who would like to look at […]
Grasshoppers and drought are delivering a one-two punch to Peace region ag producers. “We definitely have a large number of (grasshoppers),” said Saddle Hills County Agricultural Co-ordinator Kathrin Langlois. “We haven't started our grasshopper surveys yet, but just walking in the ditches there’s a lot for sure.” On July 8, the MD of Greenview Council […]
For the past 40 years, the doors of the Grande Prairie Shorinryu Karate Club have been open to students both young and old. But more than karate skills, determination is the real thing that club owner Joe Alfonso said students learn on the mat. “The oldest student got his black belt was in his early […]