A transit bus from Spirit River has started picking up Sexsmith passengers on its route to Grande Prairie.The two-month pilot project is due to a partnership between the Town of Sexsmith and MD of Spirit River. Sexsmith residents are required to book a ride 24 hours in advance and pay $25 for the 16-seat, wheelchair accessible […]
The Town of Beaverlodge is exploring new methods for traffic control, from signage to requesting an increase in Alberta Sheriffs.Use of a $5,000-$6,000 mobile radar speed sign has been referred to the 2025 budget after being discussed at a Jan. 13 Committee of the Whole meeting, said Beaverlodge Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeff Johnston.“It’s just […]
It’s 4:50 a.m. and while many people are asleep, Alexander Oliver begins his day with a 90-minute workout.He didn’t always get up so early. Over the past five years, he has transformed his life to make what he hopes are lifelong habits and burned a million calories along the way.“I'm probably in the best shape […]
Kitchen and space upgrades are coming to Camp Tamarack thanks to a $50,000 Champion Grant, expanding the camp and ensuring visitors of all ability can have some summer fun.The camp, located south of Grande Prairie and off Hwy. 40, was founded in 1979 and dedicated to serving children with and without disabilities.It currently offers various […]
Sexsmith elevator offer (File Photo by Jesse Boily)Council moved to prepare an offer to purchase a 1.26-acre parcel of land on which the grain elevator sits for $75,000, with funds coming from capital reserves.The land is currently owned by Canadian National Railway (CN). If sold, CN wants to retain an easement by the railway tracks […]
Buckle up because if the first three weeks of 2025 have been a ride for you, then you’re in for a year.It feels like we are on a roller coaster, and all you can see is the sky and hear a consistent click before we drop down and begin a wild ride.Donald Trump’s inauguration on […]
