“History is us,” David Leonard once said. “A culture that’s lost its history is like a person who has lost their memory.” With his passing on July 3, it’s only right that we keep the memory of David Leonard alive. Archivist, author and historian, David is being remembered as a man who lived and breathed […]
Wembley residents enjoyed a soft opening of the new bike park July 15. Developed by Hoots Inc. in the town centre sports field, about 45 youth attended the opening and were invited to do some test rides. “I’m really impressed by the kids,” said Wembley Community Services Director Christina Ketchum. “Their patience has been great, […]
A mobile “rain tower” is making it rain. The structure will help protect communities from wildfires by using a sprinkler system that pumps about 1,800 litres per minute from 30 metres in the air. Wildfire Innovations Inc. demonstrated its Rainstream tower to city officials on Wednesday, July 16, in the South Bear Creek corridor. Founder […]
The Town of Sexsmith is sending a pair of letters with concerns regarding a nearby intersection to the County of Grande Prairie and Alberta Transportation this month. Council is concerned about the Emerson Trail intersection at Hwy. 672 and Hwy 2 south of the town and decided to take action at its July 14 council […]