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April 17, 2025
Ahead of the election, and on a short time frame, Town & Country News offered each candidate a chance to contribute their views. Chris Warkentin, Conservative Warkentin was first elected in 2006.  A lifelong resident of the Peace country, Warkentin has served in a variety of key roles in Parliament, including as Chair of the […]

New Beaverlodge health complex ahead of schedule 

July 30, 2026

While still early in its construction, Beaverlodge Mayor Gary Rycroft is glad to see the facility that will replace the 70-year-old Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital is ahead of schedule.  “We're a little bit ahead of schedule and things are progressing really well,” Rycroft told the News last week. “I think they're going to be pouring concrete […]

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Virtual MD reaches new milestone

July 23, 2026

Virtual MD, delivered through Primary Care Alberta, has surpassed 150,000 referrals since 2022 and is expanding to further support Albertans accessing care through Health Link 811.   Health Link 811 callers are assessed by registered nurses or clinical staff and referred to the Virtual MD program when follow-up assessment and care are required. The program includes […]

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Pioneer Days!

July 23, 2026
Guests saddled up and took a wagon ride around the South Peace Centennial Museum grounds on Saturday during the 59th annual Pioneer Days event. From July 18 to 19, visitors had a chance to step back in time and sit in on demonstrations of rope making, blacksmithing, and grain threshing while enjoying live music, food […]

Beaverlodge’s beekeeping history 

July 2, 2026

Experts weighed in on the latest in bee science at the Beaverlodge Research Farm on June 26 during the 70th annual Beekeepers’ Field Day.  Since 1954, the event, hosted by the research farm, has drawn out both professional apiculturists and hobbyist beekeepers for demonstrations of beekeeping techniques and to learn more about current trends and […]

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O Canada!

June 25, 2026

Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]

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Province introduces dual-practice health model  

June 25, 2026

Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system.  Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]

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$200k roof repair approved for Beaverlodge Community Centre

June 18, 2026

Beaverlodge council moved to approve $200,000 to fund roof repairs at the community centre. Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston said the town moved to expedite the funding after an assessment was made on the roof of the facility in May by Topside Consulting Ltd. “The focus was to evaluate the recreation roof, because we had […]

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