Citizens, businesses and municipalities in and around Fairview have galvanized to push hard for the future of the Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) campus there. NWP announced on Oct. 29 that its satellite campus in Fairview would close at the end of school year next summer. Since then, locals as well as officials have rallied to show […]
A new app hopes to make news and information more accessible for Sexsmith residents. The Town of Sexsmith app launched on Dec. 4, posting news to keep locals up-to-date on everything from snow removals to upcoming events. “This gives our residents the opportunity to get to know what’s happening on a day-to-day basis in Sexsmith,” […]
There might be a foot or two of snow on the ground, but the City of Grande Prairie is deploying resources now to mitigate next season’s wildfires. The city said began Firesmart vegetation management work early this month along the Bear Creek corridor. According to a city media release, crews will be removing dead or […]
The weather outside was frightful, but the Christmas fun at the Very Merry Wembley Christmas event on Thursday was so delightful! Kids of all ages got to come down to the FluidPro Arena & Recreation Centre for an evening of holiday treats and crafts, including cookie decoration, ornament making, and a Santa letter-writing station. Even […]
With Elections Canada approval in hand and two petition signing events under its belt, the recall campaign for Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck is well underway. Casey Klein, campaign lead, said response has been brisk since she submitted the petition request to Elections Alberta on Friday, Oct. 31. “People are signing because they are fed […]