Over 60 parents and Sexsmith residents came out to a community meeting on May 20 after the announcement four modular classrooms would be removed from St. Mary’s Catholic School at the end of the school year. Meeting organizer Lindsey Hennigar said parents are feeling frustrated that the changes are moving forward despite “significant concerns” being […]
Dog shows and bingo are among the newest additions coming to this year’s Chautauqua Days celebrations in Sexsmith on June 6. Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) co-ordinator Naomi Robinson told the News 2026 will see the return of the Wapiti Kennel Club to host dog demonstrations during the summer celebration. “They will be doing […]
The intersection of 2 Ave. and 10 St. in Beaverlodge will once again be the home to the annual Beaverlodge Art Walk on June 5. It’s set to take place from noon to 8 p.m. with 56 artisan vendors selling their wares during Beaverlodge’s biggest summer bash, while live bands will play until 2 a.m. […]
Not much change in Wembley either This week, Town & Country News continues its coverage of tax changes for local municipalities. Saddle Hills County ratepayers received their annual tax bills in the mail last week and saw their rates largely unchanged from 2025, remaining well below one per cent for residential properties. Council passed the […]
One Sexsmith hardware store plans to close its doors, but another is set to open this summer. Anderson Hardware owners Kodi and Jason Anderson said they will close the store they opened next to Sexsmith Tire in 2023. Kodi told the News the pair expected the store to close by the end of June. She […]
The scheduled Alberta referendum on Oct. 19 will officially include a question on Alberta’s future place in Canada. Premier Danielle Smith made the announcement in a televised public address May 21. “I will be requesting our government add an additional question to the October 19 referendum vote announced previously. The additional question will be ‘Should […]
