The Town of Beaverlodge has a peace officer again. Wes Kardash stepped into the role Dec. 19. Kardash comes with over 17 years of experience as a certified Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspector and Dangerous Goods inspector. “My focus is public safety, infrastructure protection and municipal regulatory matters,” Kardash told the News. “I’m a […]
The Healing Arts Program Initiative (HAPI) is celebrating 20 years at the Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA) and its teachers believe it has the happiest students. The impetus for the program came with the realization many people faced barriers to participating in art classes. “Sometimes it's a financial barrier, sometimes it's a physical barrier, sometimes […]
The stage is set at the gym at Sexsmith Secondary School. A dog lies in a contented curl in the spotlight. And then a voice says: “The sun’ll come out, tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there’ll be sun!” Since September, students have been waiting for the sun to come up tomorrow. On Sunday, […]
Spots for new patients are also being opened by a Beaverlodge physician. On Monday, Beaverlodge Health and Wellness announced Dr. Donna Mumert is accepting applications for new patients. Clinic manager Becky Isley told the News Tuesday applications will be accepted until capacity is reached noted there are no set numbers. “She’s going to take applicants […]
