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NWT wildfires push evacuees to Alberta

August 24, 2023
Wildfire evacuees from the Northwest Territories began coming from Hay River to Grande Prairie last week.  The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) was activated on Aug. 14 to accommodate incoming evacuees.  Evacuees from the Northwest Territories South Slave region were coming to the city to register and be given accommodations but have since been […]

Beaverlodge on the hunt for a peace officer

August 17, 2023

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 […]

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Fall fun in the South Peace

August 17, 2023

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 […]

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Beaverlodge bylaw to block deer feeding

August 17, 2023

Beaverlodge residents choosing to feed deer may be facing charges of $150 if the town goes ahead with a new bylaw.  The Town of Beaverlodge may soon join a small number of Alberta municipalities with a wildlife feeding bylaw.  First reading of the new Bylaw #1021 is slated for next month, after a Aug. 8 […]

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Sexsmith resident takes home blooming prize

August 17, 2023

Sexsmith resident Jeffrey Peters had the bloom with the view that took home the prize of residential winner of the first Sexsmith Communities in Bloom Community Competition. Communities in Bloom board member Shawn Bouchard said about a dozen residences and non-residences took part in the competition in what he described as a “community showcase,” of […]

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