Northwestern Polytechnic will begin offering an Agriculture Operations diploma in November. The two-year program is geared toward anyone looking to start working in the agricultural sector. “I definitely think people who grew up on a farm and want a bit more dedicated learning on things like GPS, drones and pesticide application all of those things, […]
Aquatera is calling on residents to conserve water as the region faces drought conditions. The Wapiti River, the regional drinking water source, is experiencing the lowest recorded levels in 24 years, said Aquatera. “The water basins are stressed, so let's see if we can conserve some water,” said Aquatera Chief Executive Officer Vaughn Bend. […]
The Town of Sexsmith wants to hear from its residents on its re-branding initiative. An online survey was launched on May 9, giving residents a chance to win one of two $50 prizes. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said it was important to have the community’s input. “We want to make sure that any decision to […]
Sexsmith council moved to apply for a grant to continue its transition into energy efficiency. During their regular meeting on May 6, council moved to apply for the ATCO Community Energy Fund in the amount of $13,247 to replace the incandescent bulbs at the town’s public works facility. Mayor Kate Potter said that most of […]
A silver medal Olympian made their through Peace region schools last week. Brigette Lacquette, the first woman to be named to Team Canada’s hockey team, spoke about her journey from growing up in Manitoba, going to the Olympics, and now being a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks. “It's sharing my own stories about determination, hard […]
City council is moving forward with a recreational facility in the Avondale neighbourhood. On May 6, council directed administration to continue negotiations with Peace Wapiti Public and Grande Prairie Public school divisions to potentially build a recreation facility north of the pickleball courts next to the former Leisure Centre where there is a rugby field. […]
The Town of Sexsmith will reimburse a resident $1,250 after changes to its animal control bylaw banned invisible fences as a primary means of containment. On April 15, council moved to amend Animal Control Bylaw number 1079 after a resident complained about dogs contained by invisible fences. The complainant alleged that they felt unsafe walking […]
