The Town of Sexsmith will move ahead with its $75,000 re-branding initiative that will see a new logo and related branding rolled out next month. After a year in the making, Mayor Kate Potter and councillors Bruce Black, Clint Froehlick, Dennis Stredulinsky and Jonathan Siggelkow voted in favour of moving forward with the re-branding rollout […]
Federal and provincial drought assistance programs may not be enough, say local ag producers. The County of Grande Prairie, Saddle Hills County and the MD of Greenview declared agricultural disasters this year. Keegan Scorgie, who farms about 5,000 acres and runs 1,000 head of cattle in the Elmworth area, said this is the driest year […]
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) is celebrating as if it were 1975, marking its 50th anniversary. The gallery’s 50 Cheers for 50 Years event on Sept. 6 will include a variety of events for all ages, from creating art, listening to local artists speak about their craft and live music in the evening. […]
A long-awaited cafeteria opened its doors at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) on Saturday. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Good Earth Coffeehouse offers on-site dining options for patients, family, and staff. In an Aug.22 statement to the News, AHS North Zone Senior Operating Officer Candice Edey said the restaurant will operate daily from 7 […]
Saddle Hills County has committed $3.5 million towards the construction of the Maskwa Medical Center at its council meeting on Aug. 12. Maskwa’s construction, which has already begun, is expected to bring a Mayo-style clinic to the region, which will not only train physicians but also offer a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “We […]
Socks and signs are the next steps for the Town of Sexsmith’s rebranding initiative. On Aug. 11, town council approved the purchase of 100 pairs of socks featuring its new logo from Sock Rocket, a Calgary-based sock company. Cost is $1,350 that will come from the rebranding budget allocated in capital reserves. “One of the […]
Certified, registered and insured therapy dogs will now be able to enter Town of Sexsmith buildings. Town council made amendments to its pet policy last week after public feedback on June 2. Mayor Kate Potter said the amendments allow therapy animals in municipally-owned buildings, facilities, and vehicles, provided they receive prior written approval from the […]
