Record lows in members have local fire departments seeking new recruits.Captain Nathan Dahl of the Wembley Fire Department said his department is reaching out to the community and beyond for new members in the face of an “all-time low” in membership.“We typically have a roster of between 25 and 30 members. Right now we’re sitting […]
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) has reversed a decision to end its track and field and cross country team. The decision came after a meeting with Kim Richardson, NWP associate dean of student life, Lauren Hale-Miller, Athletics manager as well as coaches and team members.“We were told that the cross country and track team was being cut due […]
The Town of Sexsmith hopes to share the talents of local cultural groups.Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Naomi Robinson is inviting residents to share and show off their cultural dress, music or dance during the town’s Chautauqua Day parade on June 3.(File photo by Austin Payeur)Robinson said that the inspiration for the initiative […]
A giant beaver may not be the first site that comes to mind when planning a marriage proposal.But for Carl Sjare, it was a perfect location ahead of a weekend to Edmonton to mark 10 years together with his beloved.Sjare and Breanna Yon of Chetwynd were passing through Beaverlodge on March 23 en route to […]
The city has approved up to $10 million in principle for a new indoor recreation facility.The multi-use facility building would be similar to the dome design proposed by Swan City Football Club earlier in the year. "This motion shows our intent to be in the business to look to get a new facility in our community,” […]