City administration will bring council a FireSmart report including areas of need as well as residential covenants and naturalized areas. The direction to administration came from the Operational Services Committee on May 23 during a conversation on the city's naturalization efforts. “Council received a letter from concerned community members around naturalization and especially considering the fires that […]
Bonnetts Energy Centre now offers sensory kits it says will enhance accessibility and enjoyment for patrons of its events.The kits comprise of noise-softening headphones, UV-rated sunglasses, fidget tools and a communication-style lanyard.“We are thrilled to be able to offer this amenity to ensure the comfort of all guests,” said Catherine Ridgeway, city director of events […]
For more than 40 years, Chautauqua Day has been a staple of the Sexsmith community, bringing residents and guests from near and far to enjoy a day of summer fun.Historian and author David Leonard knows a lot about the history of the Chautauqua.A movement that began in upstate New York in the 1870s, where a […]
Beaverlodge residents will soon be able to join a council meeting from their own homes. Town council moved on May 23 to direct administration to start livestreaming regular council meetings starting June 12. The meetings would not be recorded and the practice is due for a review in three months.Town of Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) […]
After a heated and often divisive public debate, junior high programming in west county will remain at Hythe Regional School. The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) board voted 6-3 in favour of the status quo on May 25. Vice-chair Blaine Riding, Stefanie Clarke, Martine Piebiak, Dana McIntosh, Dale Crane and Dwayne Speager voted to keep […]