Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner cited low oil prices and a rising population as driving factors of $9.4 billion deficit carried in the new provincial budget released last week. The deficit represents the largest since the COVID-19 era but Horner said it wasn’t the time to cut back on core services despite the pressures on […]
Seventeen years ago, Beaverlodge Fire Department captain Stan Metcalfe first stepped into a fire engine and got ready for his first call. He and two other firefighters climbed aboard the engine and raced down main street to what they thought was a structure fire. The actual source of the smoke? “It turned out it was […]
A Beaverlodge dentist is stepping up to help support dental professionals across the province. Dr. Carol Martin is the new President of the Alberta Dental Association (ADA). Her one-year term saw her take the role from Dr. Hans Herchen, Jan. 31. With an extensive background in the industry, Martin says staffing is a significant challenge, […]
Camping rates at the Heritage Park campground in Sexsmith are going up Feb. 2. Rates at the town’s campground will increase from $30 to $35 per night; $180 to $225 per week; and from $725 to $850 per month. Sexsmith Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Rachel Wueschner said the newer rates will better align with other […]
As details emerge on radical cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) across the country, locals are wondering about the impact on the Beaverlodge Research Farm. The farm is a satellite location of AAFC’s Lacombe Research and Development Centre which was confirmed for closure, resulting in the loss of about 112 staff including 22 researchers. […]
These first months on the town council have been “eye-opening,” according to one of Beaverlodge’s new councillors. “As you go, you grow and understand there’s a whole different scope to the town,” said Tyke Longmore. Initially campaigning with the priority to see roads repaired, Longmore said that one of his biggest priorities as councillor is […]
With the detailed design complete, construction well in hand and major procurement underway, Beaverlodge residents were briefed on the progress of the replacement for its hospital Tuesday night. “Currently we are pouring concrete on Mountview Health Complex site and expect to start erecting steel in February,” Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Johnston told the News. […]
