The Sexsmith Wellness Coalition is reminding residents to check their trees to protect them from black knot fungus. Wellness co-ordinator Melody Sample said that the presence of the fungus has been an issue noted by council, public works and the Sexsmith Communities in Bloom committee. “Everyone has noted it between those three entities,” Sample said. […]
The Town of Sexsmith has decided to add funding to the Sexsmith Wellness Coalition (SWC) rather than have to cut services. Increasing pressure on SWC services meant it either needed more funding, or face services cuts of up to 30 percent. On March 2, council voted to provide an additional $10,000 to the initiative which […]
Beaverlodge council approved a 33 per cent increase in its monthly remuneration for councillors Monday night. Council moved to accept council remuneration policy 100.1 that will see monthly remuneration increased from $525.15 to $700 for town councillors. The mayor’s monthly honorarium will increase from $1,167 to $1,200; the deputy mayor’s will increase from $787.72 to […]
Sexsmith is showing its commitment to responsible asset management and long-term sustainability with news it has completed energy efficiency upgrades at the arena, civic centre, town administration and chambers buildings. “These upgrades are a practical investment in our community,” said Mayor Kate Potter. “By improving the efficiency of our municipal buildings, we’re reducing operating costs, […]
Camping rates at the Heritage Park campground in Sexsmith are going up Feb. 2. Rates at the town’s campground will increase from $30 to $35 per night; $180 to $225 per week; and from $725 to $850 per month. Sexsmith Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Rachel Wueschner said the newer rates will better align with other […]
Photo: Arline took Remi Waller, 5, out on the ice at the rink on Main Street in Sexsmith this week. Council voted Monday to shelve a rezoning application for Forest Grove that would have seen multi-unit dwellings. (Photo by Austin Payeur) A proposal that was intended to bring more affordable housing units to Sexsmith will […]
