First-year students in the Veterinary Technology program at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) Fairview campus got an eleventh-hour reprieve in time for Christmas. “With the benefit of time and further discussion with local partners” NWP has developed another option for its first-year vet tech students who, like the rest of the campus and faculty, were shocked to […]
Despite suffering a heartbreaker against the Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA), the Beaverlodge 3A Senior Boys Volleyball team took home the bronze during provincials last month. Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS) Athletic Director Myles Edgar said it was a close game, with PWA winning 15-13 in the third set, the closest match for the team. “Our […]
The Town of Sexsmith has countered a $120,000 offer from the Town of Fairview on its ladder truck. The offer on the 2006 Rosenbauer ladder truck was made last month. According to Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter, it’s the first offer received. Monday night, council moved to counter the offer at $160,000. Potter said she was […]
On the morning of Dec. 10, Vicky Wilson stepped out of her house on 100 Ave. in Sexsmith to start her car in the winter cold. That is when she found the letter. “When I opened the main door to my home, the letter was taped and had fallen into the snow at my feet,” […]
The second annual Old-Fashioned Christmas took place at the South Peace Centennial Museum from Friday to Sunday. Guests who braved the snow could enjoy a wagon ride through the beautiful light displays throughout the museum grounds, then warm up around a bonfire or with a cup of hot chocolate. Christmas cheers! Kayly and Gemma Vig, […]
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 […]
