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February 6, 2025
The Wembley Fire Department is seeking stories from the public ahead of its upcoming 75th anniversary. The department was founded in October of 1950 after a major fire burned down most of downtown Wembley the month before, according to Fire Department Captain Mike Moon. With an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary slated for this […]

Bonnie and Cluck: Sexsmith chickens captured and relocated

September 18, 2025

A runaway rooster and a fence-hopping hen were successfully wrangled last week, leaving mornings for Sexsmith residents peaceful once more. Resident Courtney Rose said that for four days, guests at the Heritage Park Campground had been woken up by rogue rooster. “We weren’t sure if it was just one chicken or multiple chickens,” Rose said. […]

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GP guinea pigs find sanctuary thanks to local man

September 18, 2025

A Grande Prairie man has taken it upon himself to make sure that guinea pigs have a little sanctuary, as there is no other rescue for them in the region. Rob Barnes is the founder of the Grande Prairie Guinea Pig Sanctuary (GPGPS), which currently houses about 73 guinea pigs at his home in Crystal […]

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Sexsmith’s potential for growth is “unlimited” says new economic development officer

September 18, 2025

Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said its new economic development officer position is critical in attracting and retaining business.  Kathleen Connolly stepped up as the town’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) last month. An EDO “offers support, helps look for grants, sponsorships and other funding opportunities, and is a first point of contact for new businesses,” said […]

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Four murals find homes in Beaverlodge

September 18, 2025

Thursday saw four new murals go up in Beaverlodge, making for a total of 15 in the community. Three are painted by local artist Suzanne Sandboe, as a tribute to W.G. McFarlane who famously surveyed the Peace River country in 1909-1910. “He had one of the largest contracts to survey back in the days,” Sandboe […]

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ELECTION 2025: Your current list of municipal election candidates … so far

September 18, 2025
Town & Country News brings you this unofficial list of candidates registered as of Tuesday afternoon.  The official list will be released by municipalities following the close of nomination day on Monday.  Town of Beaverlodge Mayor: Gary Rycroft and Terry Dueck. Councillors: Hugh Graw, Stan Berry, Cyndi Corbett, Judy Kokotilo-Bekkerus, Jennifer Wolan, Cal Mosher, Richard […]

Nurse practitioners in the South Peace

September 11, 2025
Northern Alberta’s first standalone nurse practitioner led practice will open its doors in Wembley in November.  Nurse practitioners (NP) Chantelle Gray and Tegan Ruether are set to take over operations of the medical clinic with a third expected to join the practice next summer. Gray and Ruether are graduates of Athabasca University (AU) and are […]