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Fixer upper to be put on auction from Sexsmith museum

September 11, 2025

The transmission is shot, the engine leaks and it won’t start, but a 1953 Ford police car will soon find itself on offer from the Sexsmith & District Museum Society. Removal of the classic auto will make room for changes at the town’s historic fire hall on 99 St. On Sept. 1, the Town of […]

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Haakstad, hockey, and the journey

September 11, 2025

We are honoured to have a returning Peace Country artist as our September Main Gallery exhibitor.  The Joy of the Journey - 3 Phases is on display now, by Carmen Haakstad.  Born in Sexsmith, Carmen now lives in Grande Prairie with his wife, Gail, where they raised three daughters together.   Carmen is well known […]

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Medical school kicks off a new era of care for the north

September 4, 2025
School is back in session, and a first-of-its-kind class has begun in Grande Prairie, training future physicians in the north.  The Northern Alberta Medical Program (NAMP) celebrated the first day of classes on Tuesday with its first cohort of 30 students.  “I don't know if you realize how historic this is actually going to be; […]

Valleyview library workers unionize following board changes to the library

September 4, 2025

Staff of the Valleyview Public Library have joined the Civic Service Union 52 following concerns of budget pressures, restructuring and growing scrutiny over inclusive programming. Three of the four library staff members are now represented by the union.  “Intellectual freedom is important; freedom of thought and expression is important, and this is something that we […]

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Grande Prairie Food Bank Drive looks for 800 volunteers

September 4, 2025

Hundreds of volunteers will be canvassing the city to collect donations for the Grande Prairie and area Salvation Army Community Food Bank on Sept. 11. The search for volunteers is underway as it seeks about 800 people to help collect donations.  “We need volunteers to go door-to-door for the canvassing,” said Lori Pollock, food drive […]

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