On the morning of Dec. 10, Vicky Wilson stepped out of her house on 100 Ave. in Sexsmith to start her car in the winter cold. That is when she found the letter. “When I opened the main door to my home, the letter was taped and had fallen into the snow at my feet,” […]
The County of Grande Prairie has tagged $7.9 million toward regional municipal collaboration in the 2026 interim budget approved last week. The county has set down its financial commitments to the City of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley via the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) set to be renewed Jan. 1, 2026. ICFs are required […]
If you’re looking for a service to attend near you this holiday season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a list of South Peace churches offering services this Christmas season. Dec. 21 Hythe Alliance Community Fellowship Church10:30 a.m.A good old-fashioned Christmas hymn sing. Beaverlodge Blue Christmas Service7 p.m.Nondenominational service at Beaverlodge […]
A new app hopes to make news and information more accessible for Sexsmith residents. The Town of Sexsmith app launched on Dec. 4, posting news to keep locals up-to-date on everything from snow removals to upcoming events. “This gives our residents the opportunity to get to know what’s happening on a day-to-day basis in Sexsmith,” […]
The Town of Sexsmith is asking residents to keep an eye out for Christmas lights removed from the Heritage trail and highway path. First lit on Nov. 20 during the Christmas in Sexsmith event, Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said by Saturday residents along 91 St. had reached out to the town to report lightbulbs had […]
Food security, permaculture, design projects and – yes – garden seeds have become an anchor on Sexsmith’s historic Main Street. Heritage Farm’s Seed School opened its doors in October, bringing seasonal workshops on a variety of topics including small farm agriculture and creative design to residents across the South Peace. Owner Wendy Smith said the […]
Promoting economic growth while maintaining Sexsmith’s small-town feeling are two of Chrystal Widsten’s main priorities. Having first moved to the community in August of 2018, and stepping up as librarian at the Shannon Municipal Library in September of that year, Widsten has been involved with the Town of Sexsmith Family & Community Support Services (FCSS), […]
