Northwestern Polytechnic is asking the city to reconsider its tax on student dormitories. Corporate Services Vice President Karl Germann wrote to the city making the request in a June 13 letter.According to the Municipal Government Act, student dormitories are exempt from taxation, but it allows municipalities to pass a bylaw to make certain property types subject […]
A prospective baseball team will have the support of the Town of Sexsmith if a letter of approval and fundraising efforts push through.During Town of Sexsmith council meeting on Aug. 14, council moved to upgrade one of the baseball diamonds for a Wheatbelt Baseball League team, with a budget of up to $15,000 pending a […]
Beaverlodge is once again seeking a peace officer.After stepping into the role in November of last year, Bradley Thibeault left the town’s employment two weeks ago for a new job in central Alberta, Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft told the News.“It really took the council by shock because he stood out as an outstanding employee right […]
Summer’s nearly over, but community fun is spiking. As August comes to a close, fall fairs are around the corner across the county.The Wembley Fall Fair is set to start on Aug. 26, and Wembley and District Agricultural Society president Renee Corrigal said there’s a big day planned for guests.After a pancake breakfast starting at […]