The Alberta Winter Games created an estimated economic impact of $4.6 million for the Grande Prairie region. The estimate comes from a Sport Tourism Canada STEAM report. “Being a games city is something we're very proud of,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. “It gives us an opportunity not only to highlight our […]
Ten Sexsmith residents turned out for a March 12 open house to discuss reducing town council size. Attendees who spoke out said they were not in favour of bylaw 107 which would reduce seats at the Sexsmith council table to five from seven. Former town councillor Isak Skjaveland spoke against the proposed bylaw. Coun. Clint […]
The Bear Creek Folk Festival (BCFF) will receive $80,000 from the city. City council approved $50,000 in sponsorship and an additional $30,000 from the Council Strategic Initiatives Fund at last Monday’s (March 11) regular council meeting. “We're very grateful that council is so supportive of the festival and such a fantastic partner in this event,” […]
It’s hard to believe that Sexsmith would be the way it is today without the work of Jean Rycroft. A passionate historian, Jean was dedicated to the cause of preserving Sexsmith’s historic past, from collecting the stories of pioneers to advocating for the historic frontage on the town’s main street. But according to daughter Stacy […]