City residents can expect a 4.34 per cent tax increase - or about $12 per month for the average single family home - after council approved the 2026 budget last week. “Affordability was top of mind,” said Mayor Jackie Clayton. She said council approached this year with a “clear understanding of community priorities and weighed […]
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen is coming under fire for what the Alberta Wilderness Association (AWA) is calling ethics violations. The AWA and Exposed Wildlife Conservancy last week asked the Ethics Commissioner to investigate Loewen’s conduct. “Alberta’s Ministers have a responsibility to the people of Alberta,” says Ruiping Luo, Conservation Specialist with Alberta Wilderness Association. […]
A new 1,620-square-foot tool hub at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) to support the training and development of skilled trades professionals in the north will bear the Ovintiv name after the company’s $500,000 investment there. “The facility will feature a state-of-the-art inventory management system along with a comprehensive selection of training aids, tools, and technology to support […]
The lights are being hung and the town is getting ready for a day of holiday fun and shopping during the annual Christmas Craze next week. The event, organized by the Beaverlodge & District Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place Friday, Dec. 5 for a “magical” day of Christmas celebrations, according to chamber […]