A Spirit River resident is encouraging Canadians to share the stories of fallen WWII soldiers following a Netherlands trip. Bill Vandenduggen said that while he was taking a trip to visit family in his homeland of the Netherlands a year and a half ago, he made a point to visit the grave of Spirit River-born […]
For sale: A commercial property on a 2.82 acre parcel along Hwy 666. Site features an updated basement with a new furnace, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and nearly a century of history within the community. The iconic Grovedale General Store is for sale. First built in 1939, the store has been a community mainstay over […]
A grassroots group has submitted a proposal to Alberta Advanced Education outlining a “community-led path forward to protect and renew post-secondary education and trades training in Fairview.” Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) announced in October it was closing its campus in Fairview at the end of this school term. Since then, locals have rallied to mount an […]
The Town of Sexsmith is looking for green funding opportunities to improve energy efficiencies at the community centre, curling rink, arena and civic centre. Sexsmith council will apply for grant funding for a $80,000 study to be made on the energy efficiency of critical municipal buildings. On Dec. 15, the council moved to apply to […]
As details emerge on radical cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) across the country, locals are wondering about the impact on the Beaverlodge Research Farm. The farm is a satellite location of AAFC’s Lacombe Research and Development Centre which was confirmed for closure, resulting in the loss of about 112 staff including 22 researchers. […]