Urban beekeeping was on the docket again for the Town of Sexsmith council on Monday. Draft bylaw 1088 was given its first reading, adding bees to the animal control bylaw and permitting beekeeping in Sexsmith. Urban apiculture was first discussed in May 2023 as part of a bylaw to both introduce beekeeping to the town […]
Citing a lack of volunteers, the Beaverlodge & District Rural Crime Watch Association has dissolved. Association president Leanne Van Wagner said members voted Sept. 18. Though membership numbers have remained consistent with about 100 families since the association was incorporated in 1986, people stepping up for board positions and other active roles were getting harder […]
Two local projects that will contribute to a more sustainable net-zero future have received financial boosts through the ATCO Community Energy Fund. The Demmitt Cultural Society has been tagged for $15,000 toward their work on becoming a near net zero sustainable building. The Town of Sexsmith will receive $13,247 to replace all of the incandescent […]
