Alberta is moving towards a dual practice health model starting in September, which means some specialists will be able to perform surgeries outside the public system. Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange made the announcement June 18 saying the move will improve access, expand care options for patients, and attract and retain […]
An amendment to a Sexsmith traffic bylaw may help off-highway vehicle (OHV) users get out on the road faster this summer. On July 13, council moved to direct administration to bring back an amended Municipal Traffic Bylaw to allow OHVs to stop at local service stations for fuel and vehicle washing for consideration by council. […]
Flooded streets highlighted the need for an upcoming $5 million upgrade to the town’s drainage system, says Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter. Environment and Climate Change Canada reported that 39.8 mm of rain fell on June 27 in the Grande Prairie area, followed by 18.4 mm on June 30. While residents reported overflowing streets during the […]
Canada Day celebrations will bring the return of some familiar summer celebrations throughout the South Peace. The fun is set to start in Wembley, where the fire department will host its annual pancake breakfast. Lieutenant Kyle Hudson said the crew will be serving up breakfast at 10 a.m. while also hosting summer fun throughout the […]
Sexsmith council is moving forward with a program to support local businesses and help maintain Sexsmith’s iconic heritage storefronts. On June 15, council approved $15,000 for a one-year pilot of the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee Storefront and Revitalization Program, with funds coming from capital reserves. Businesses or organizations with a current Sexsmith business license […]
Tanya Raymond and Paige Fournier grabbed a quick bite at the Sexsmith Ice Cream Shack on Sunday. It wasn’t a weekend where locals had to beat the heat; Environment Canada reported temperatures rose to a high of 19 C on Sunday, with Saturday seeing a mix of showers and clouds. Mid-week temps edged into the […]
The Sexsmith Playschool Society (SPS) wants to create a child-sized mini town that reflects the heritage branding of Sexsmith. Last Monday, the town approved the $75,000 project that will see the 1,590 sq. ft. courtyard at the playschool transformed with 10 playhouses, a roadway for ride-on toys and Cozy Coupes, landscaping for green spaces, fencing […]
