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Sexsmith seeks support in advocacy for intersection

August 20, 2026

Sexsmith council continues to advocate for changes at the intersection of Emerson Trail and Hwy. 2.  On Aug. 10, the council moved to request a meeting about it with Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen at the Alberta Municipalities convention next month.   Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter told the News that the town […]

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Wonder Valley judicial review to be heard in December

August 20, 2026

Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation’s (SLNC) judicial review application regarding water rights for the proposed Wonder Valley AI data centre will go forward in December despite an attempt by the builders to have the application dismissed.  A Court of King’s Bench decision released Aug. 13 dismissed the argument from O’Leary Digital Ltd. (ODL) lawyers that as […]

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Folk Fest brings music magic back to Musko

August 20, 2026
The Bear Creek Folk Festival took over Muskoseepi Park Aug. 14-16, showcasing songwriters, musicians and performers from across Canada and around the world and offering a little something for everyone.  Tenille Townes headlined the Friday night performances but returned to the smaller stage Saturday morning for a smaller set with the Slocan Ramblers and others.  Every Gen-Xers childhood […]

Heifer poached on Beaverlodge grazing lease 

August 20, 2026

Lee Lefferson is still scratching his head, wondering what kind of audacity it takes for someone to shoot a heifer and butcher it on the spot.  That’s what happened sometime during the night of Aug. 7 on a grazing area northwest of Beaverlodge.  “Last Saturday, while we were sleeping, somebody wasn’t I guess, and somebody […]

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HOME TOWNES

August 20, 2026

Tenille Townes, a GP product, headlined opening night at the Bear Creek Folk Festival last weekend. The Juno and multi-CCMA-award-winning singer songwriter has leveraged her talents from Northern Alberta to Nashville. Muskoseepi was bursting with good vibes and great weather for the three-day festival!   Photo by William Vavrek 

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