The Grande Prairie Police Service's (GPPS) first recruit class has been busy training for the past four weeks. GPPS recruits Erik Gault and Matt Caseley said it has included a lot of physical training, to ensure the recruits are in top shape. “We are getting whipped into shape very quickly,” said Caseley, who noted a […]
This year’s tax bill won’t look all that different from last year’s if you’re a resident of Sexsmith, the latest town in the region to pass its 2026 budget. Sexsmith town council passed a 0 per cent tax rate increase at its May 4 regular meeting just after approving the town’s three-year operating budget and […]
Fifty-three youths showed up at 13U, 15U and 18U player registrations for the Beaverlodge Royals minor baseball teams at the JDA County Sportsplex from April 11 to 12. Beaverlodge Minor Baseball registrar Jordan Longson told the News that 182 youths registered with Beaverlodge Minor Baseball this year, with 35 youths set to show up at […]
Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a pilot project that deploys virtual physicians across five emergency departments (ED) has helped mitigate closures. According to AHS, 306 hours of virtual physician coverage* has been provided in the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED since the facility joined the pilot program Feb. 5, 2025. The ED has had one 12-hour […]
The County of Grande Prairie’s electricity distribution resolution passed with strong support at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) spring convention last week. The resolution, adopted March 17, reflects the county’s advocacy to the province to adopt a fairer electricity pricing model for transmission and distribution that eliminates the cost disparity across Alberta. It passed […]
Thanks to some ingenuity from Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), volunteers in Sexsmith will recognize volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week after the cancellation of the annual appreciation banquet. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said FCSS will be building a “giving tree” for Volunteer Appreciation Week from April 19 to 25. It will travel through town […]
The Beaverlodge Community Centre, pool and arena will all see increases in fees for users this September. Fees for fitness groups renting the banquet room at the Community Centre will increase from $25 to $50 per hour, while rental of the kitchen alone will increase from $30 to $50 per hour. Council approved changes to […]
Beaverlodge Fire Services has reported a 46.15 per cent decrease in call volume in January. In its January 2026 fire service review to Beaverlodge town council this week, the department responded to 11 incidents within town limits, including nine medical co-response incidents, one monitor alarm and one service call. The department also responded to three […]
