Shirley Klatt is the new councillor for Saddle Hills County Ward 5 after the byelection this week. Unofficial results as of press time after the Nov. 25 byelection have Klatt finishing with 52 votes followed by Kassondra Hickman (28); Themis Hampton (13); Rick Johnson (12).“I appreciate the support that was shown to me from the residents,” […]
Sexsmith residents may be able to start beekeeping next year.Bylaw 1088 was given its third reading by town council on Nov. 18, allowing residents to keep bees subject to a series of conditions.“Part of living in a small town is having some perks that you can’t have in a larger centre, and so we’re quite […]
Once we turn the calendar to December, Beaverlodge and area residents know it means one thing: It’s time for Christmas Craze!The perennially popular event, which officially heralds the festive season in town, got its start more than 35 years ago. The massive Christmas tree is now up at the corner of Main and 2nd Avenue and […]
The Town of Sexsmith is considering sponsoring a physician to open a practice there. Currently, the town has one physician, Dr. Cor van Tonder, who runs a clinic along with support from locum physicians.Mayor Kate Potter says the town needs more.“Our intention in exploring things is to co-operate further with Dr. van Tonder and make sure […]