Once we turn the calendar to December, Beaverlodge and area residents know it means one thing: It’s time for Christmas Craze! The perennially popular event, which officially heralds the festive season in town, got its start more than 35 years ago. The massive Christmas tree is now up at the corner of Main and 2nd […]
Sexsmith residents can expect to see a 4.3 per cent increase to water and wastewater rates starting March 1. On Monday, Sexsmith council gave three readings to Bylaw 1104, which lists an increase for residential water and wastewater charges to $5.62 per month in 2026. Wastewater rates will increase to $2.96 from $2.93 per cubic […]
More than $3 million has been approved in grants for local community groups and organizations in the County of Grande Prairie 2026 interim budget. Approximately $1,940,377 of the total will be allocated to Community Assistance Grants, with $1,092,416 awarded to Capital Community Projects. “Our communities thrive because of the dedication and hard work of local […]
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 […]
The weather outside was frightful, but the Christmas fun at the Very Merry Wembley Christmas event on Thursday was so delightful! Kids of all ages got to come down to the FluidPro Arena & Recreation Centre for an evening of holiday treats and crafts, including cookie decoration, ornament making, and a Santa letter-writing station. Even […]
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 […]
