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The second annual Beaverlodge Art Walk will be coming to town on June 9, following up from last year’s well received debut.Organized by the Beaverlodge and District Chamber of Commerce, executive director Shone Snatic said last year’s event sprung from fond memories of summer fairs in the town.“When I grew up in Beaverlodge, we used […]

Sexsmith Secondary School (SSS) graduates celebrated on Friday, May 26 with grand march through the towns historic downtown. This year, SSS is celebrating 85 graduates. Town & Country News photographer Jesse Boily shares some of his photos from the graduation. Congratulation SSS Class of 2023!

Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS) graduates celebrated on Friday, May 26 and did a Grand March and parade through the town on Saturday. This year, BRHS is celebrating 94 graduates. Town & Country News Community Reporter Austin Payeur shares some of his photos from the graduation. Congratulation BRHS Class of 2023!

The United Conservative Party has won a majority government in Alberta. UCP leader Danielle Smith will continue as the province’s premier. Nolan Dyck, left, is set to be the new Grande Prairie MLA and Ron Wiebe will be the Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA, after Monday’s election. (Photos by Jesse Boily)Locally, Ron Wiebe (UCP) will serve as the Grande […]

Sexsmith youth are stepping up to bat as a new local baseball league starts up in the South Peace.Sexsmith Minor Ball Association Vice-President Dallas Smith said that the organization is switching from softball to baseball this season.“We wanted to kind of change it up,” he said.“Sexsmith hasn’t really been as good at growing the baseball […]