A runaway rooster and a fence-hopping hen were successfully wrangled last week, leaving mornings for Sexsmith residents peaceful once more. Resident Courtney Rose said that for four days, guests at the Heritage Park Campground had been woken up by rogue rooster. “We weren’t sure if it was just one chicken or multiple chickens,” Rose said. […]
A Grande Prairie mother wants to see the law changed after her 10-year-old son was assaulted and left injured by another child. Mamisa Robinson’s son, Elijah, was 10 when his attacker left him with a broken finger and dislocated wrist; the attacker was under the age of 12. Under Canada’s Criminal Code, children under the […]
A Grande Prairie man has taken it upon himself to make sure that guinea pigs have a little sanctuary, as there is no other rescue for them in the region. Rob Barnes is the founder of the Grande Prairie Guinea Pig Sanctuary (GPGPS), which currently houses about 73 guinea pigs at his home in Crystal […]
Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter said its new economic development officer position is critical in attracting and retaining business. Kathleen Connolly stepped up as the town’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) last month. An EDO “offers support, helps look for grants, sponsorships and other funding opportunities, and is a first point of contact for new businesses,” said […]
Thursday saw four new murals go up in Beaverlodge, making for a total of 15 in the community. Three are painted by local artist Suzanne Sandboe, as a tribute to W.G. McFarlane who famously surveyed the Peace River country in 1909-1910. “He had one of the largest contracts to survey back in the days,” Sandboe […]
Saddle Hills County is reporting recruitment efforts to date have been unsuccessful in securing a replacement nurse practitioner. Palvi Sharma was hired when the clinic opened in March of 2024; Sharma’s maternity leave starts next month. County Communications Co-ordinator Monica Rogers said the Saddle Hills County Health Clinic will be temporarily closed on Oct. 1 […]
