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 […]
Summer’s nearly over, but community fun is spiking. As August comes to a close, fall fairs are around the corner across the county. The Wembley Fall Fair is set to start on Aug. 26, and Wembley and District Agricultural Society president Renee Corrigal said there’s a big day planned for guests. After a pancake breakfast […]
Beaverlodge residents choosing to feed deer may be facing charges of $150 if the town goes ahead with a new bylaw. The Town of Beaverlodge may soon join a small number of Alberta municipalities with a wildlife feeding bylaw. First reading of the new Bylaw #1021 is slated for next month, after a Aug. 8 […]