A new $17 million state-of-the-art instrumentation lab opened Sept. 3 at Northwestern Polytechnic. Along with tours of the new facility, Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall announced an additional $1 million to support the planning phase of further trades expansions at the school. “With demand for skilled workers at an all-time high, creating new opportunities […]
A local junior cattle club is settling into its second year of operation. The River Bend Jr. Cattlemen’s Club (RJBCC) was founded in 2024; club founder Chanley Jassman said organizers appreciated the structure of the iconic 4-H beef club but desired more autonomy to establish their own bylaws specific to their location and group needs. […]
The Town of Sexsmith is on track to make a long-awaited purchase of land from CN. It means the town will become owner of the land on which its historic grain elevator sits. Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter told the News that CN accepted the town’s offer of $75,000 for the 1.26-acre parcel of land. Sexsmith […]
Nearly 900 files reporting spousal abuse in Grande Prairie to date this year are causing concern. A recent report from RCMP says there have been 897 files of spousal abuse and 1,886 files with a victim service unit referral. “Those are very concerning numbers to us,” said Dan Wong, Grande Prairie Police Commission chair. “897 […]
The transmission is shot, the engine leaks and it won’t start, but a 1953 Ford police car will soon find itself on offer from the Sexsmith & District Museum Society. Removal of the classic auto will make room for changes at the town’s historic fire hall on 99 St. On Sept. 1, the Town of […]
We are honoured to have a returning Peace Country artist as our September Main Gallery exhibitor. The Joy of the Journey - 3 Phases is on display now, by Carmen Haakstad. Born in Sexsmith, Carmen now lives in Grande Prairie with his wife, Gail, where they raised three daughters together. Carmen is well known […]
