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The Italian Campaign during the Second World War happened 80 years ago, and this past weekend 55 regional soldiers who were killed in the battles during the liberation of Italy were honoured.  The Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre hosted a ceremony on Saturday honouring all who fought and died in the Italian campaign, including […]

For the first time, the Town of Sexsmith will be offering reimbursement grants for local entrepreneurs and micro-businesses. Through the Micro Business Development Program, the town will reimburse up to 50 per cent of eligible capital costs for local businesses, to a maximum amount of $1,000. Assistant chief administrative officer (CAO) Hasan Akhtar said the […]

A report on water filling stations within city parks and trail corridors was presented to the Operational Services Committee Aug. 29. According to the report, there is only one permanent water fill station being installed near the South Bear Creek dog park but there are several city facilities where users can fill water bottles. “I was really […]

The search continues in Beaverlodge for a new peace officer, but work continues to ensure that bylaw enforcement continues in the community.In August, Bradley Thibeault left the town’s full time employment for a new job in central Alberta after stepping into the role in November of last year.The prospective candidate will be the third peace […]

City council approved an additional $1.14 million in funding to continue the construction of the Coordinated Care Campus (CCC) at a special council meeting on Aug. 29.Council decided to complete most of the remaining construction items but opted only to fund a communal kitchen ($190,725) instead of a commercial kitchen ($250,000).Mayor Jackie Clayton said the […]