A local junior cattle club is settling into its second year of operation. The River Bend Jr. Cattlemen’s Club (RJBCC) was founded in 2024; club founder Chanley Jassman said organizers appreciated the structure of the iconic 4-H beef club but desired more autonomy to establish their own bylaws specific to their location and group needs. […]
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), […]
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion Branch #54 says at least 13 of its poppy bins have been stolen by an individual claiming to be a volunteer. The Legion became aware of the missing poppy boxes just after Remembrance Day, when volunteers were out collecting them. “I'm a veteran, and I'm just pissed off about […]
Free support and resources for those living with cancer and their caregivers are now available in the Grande Prairie region. Wellspring Alberta launched in-person services last week and is beginning programming with Cancer Connect, a space where people on the same journey can connect and find support. “Our goal is to make sure that no […]
Horse and wagon teams took to the streets in Sexsmith on Saturday, Nov. 22 as part of the town’s annual Reverse Santa Claus Parade. Joined with the Sexsmith Fire Department, volunteers collected donations from across town to help kick off the Sexsmith & Area Food Bank Christmas hamper program. Multiple horse-drawn wagons took to the […]
