With only one week left of August, harvest has come to our local community gardens. Things are growing at least two weeks ahead of schedule at the garden in Beaverlodge, according to volunteer Debbie Schmuhl. Besides an incident in June where the garden’s potatoes were prematurely plucked, Schmuhl said it’s been a good season. “Some […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]