The byelection in Beaverlodge will see voters choosing from a slate of three candidates for a spot on town council on May 2. Nominations for seat, which became vacant after Gena Jones resigned Feb. 28, closed Tuesday at noon. The candidates are Ryier Hommy, Lindsey Hole and David MacDonald. Lindsey Hole Lindsey Hole settled in […]
The Beaverlodge 2023 budget was approved which will see residents and businesses facing a three per cent tax increase this year.A three per cent tax rate increase on residential and commercial properties was approved by Town of Beaverlodge on March 27.Council passed its operating and capital budgets at the meeting.Town Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff […]
The City of Grande Prairie has begun the recruitment process to fill roles on the Grande Prairie Police Commission which will act as the oversight body of the Grande Prairie Police Service. The city is accepting applications until April 18. “Recruitment of police commission members is a vital next step in setting the foundation for […]
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 […]
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 […]