City council decided to accept a proposal that will see all streetlights move to ATCO’s jurisdiction to catch up on a backlog of needed repair.The decision came on Monday, June 26, during a regular council meeting. “There's a significant financial consideration in the transition of the lights, and so changing the relationship and the partnership with […]
One historic Sexsmith site is going to be making a move with the support of the Town of Sexsmith.Council moved Monday for the Town of Sexsmith to purchase the Emmanuel Anglican Church to facilitate the moving of the church.The town agreed to purchase the property for an appraised value of up to $75,000. Funds will […]
The 4th annual Grande Prairie Traditional Powwow will return this Saturday, June 24, after a small hiatus. The powwow is a free event open to everyone in the community. “Everyone's welcome at all the powwows, and all the nations want people to come in and check it out,” said Wendy Goulet, event co-ordinator and co-chair of the […]
Dawn Marie Westad has touched many lives when it comes to teaching at Wembley’s Helen E. Taylor School, from students to staff to families across the community.Having first arrived at the school in 1984, Westad said that she’s worn plenty of hats since.“I’ve always been a homeroom teacher, I have been a school counsellor, I […]