Pauline Nelson - Sexsmith Town Council

10/30/2026

As a longtime member of the Sexsmith & Area Food Bank Board, I am so blessed to be part of such an amazing team of volunteers, sponsors, and donors who come together to make our Christmas Hamper Program possible! 🎄

It's absolutely amazing what our community can accomplish when we work together to care for our neighbours.

If you or your family are struggling this Christmas and could benefit from a little extra support, please reach out to Naomi at our FCSS office.

No shame. Only love. ❤️

🎊🎊🎉🎉 Christmas season is just around the corner and we are ramping up for our Annual Christmas Hamper Event! Registration for hampers is now open! 🎄🎄🎄

10/26/2026

A great opportunity to join the Town of Sexsmith team! If you have a knack for numbers and organization, this might be the perfect fit for you.

We're Hiring! Accounting Technician – Town of Sexsmith

Are you good with numbers and like keeping things organized? Join our team in a full-time role handling payables, payroll and financial reporting. $28.84–$37.18/hour, plus benefits and pension.

Send your resume to [email protected] or drop it off at the Town Office. Open until filled.

For more information and to view the full job posting, visit sexsmith.ca under Government → Employment.

10/26/2026

📣 Last chance to throw your name in the hat!

Nominations for Sexsmith's upcoming by-election close TODAY at 12:00 noon!

All required paperwork must be completed and filed before the deadline, so don't delay!

Curious who's already put their name forward? Check out the Town's website for the current list of candidates!

If you've been thinking about stepping up to serve our town, now's your chance! You might just find yourself working alongside a pretty motivated and effective crew! 😉

Find nomination information here:
https://sexsmith.ca/by-election-2026-municipal

Interested in Running for Council?

If you’re interested in running for Council, visit our website to learn more about the process, eligibility requirements, and how to get involved!

Nomination Day is October 26!

Visit sexsmith.ca for more information.

https://sexsmith.ca/by-election-2026-municipal

10/26/2026

Huge congratulations to Sexsmith's own Kaily Sparks and her mixed doubles partner Quinn Farmer from Dawson Creek on winning the Canada Winter Games Curling Mixed Doubles Trials!

Our local Northern Valor Curling Club junior program continues to develop incredible young athletes, and it's exciting to see that talent grow through friendships, partnerships and teamwork across our region.

So proud to see our small communities producing big results! Congratulations to both athletes, their coaches and everyone who has supported them along the way!

Have fun, and good luck in Quebec! Go Team Alberta!

🎉THEY'VE DONE IT🎉

Team Sparks/Farmer have won the 2026 U-21 Mixed Doubles Canada Winter Games Trails and will be Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games in Quebec taking place February 27 to March 14, 2027!!

Congrats and Have Fun in Quebec!

10/23/2026

I appreciated the opportunity to join my Council colleagues and staff in meeting with Minister Mike Ellis during his recent visit to our region.

It's important that smaller municipalities have a voice in decisions that directly affect our residents. We discussed emerging concerns like safety in our schools and crime prevention, along with emergency services and the rising costs of policing. These issues affect our families, our sense of safety and the ability of smaller municipalities to maintain essential services while managing growing financial pressures.

Thank you to Minister Ellis and our regional MLAs, Ron Wiebe and Nolan Dyck, for taking the time to listen and discuss these concerns.

I'm grateful we had the opportunity to bring Sexsmith's perspective directly to the provincial table, where decisions have real impacts here at home.

10/23/2026

There's still time to put your name forward!

Nominations for Sexsmith's by-election close Monday, October 26 at noon!

Different perspectives, experiences and ideas are so important around the Council table. Our community deserves to have choices and strong representation when local decisions are being made.

As I approach my first year on Council, I can honestly say it's been an incredibly rewarding experience, with plenty of learning and a few challenges along the way!

If you're considering running, please reach out! I'd love to connect to share the highlights, the challenges and a little of what I've learned along the way!

Interested in Running for Council?

If you’re interested in running for Council, visit our website to learn more about the process, eligibility requirements, and how to get involved!

Visit sexsmith.ca for more information.

https://sexsmith.ca/by-election-2026-municipal

10/17/2026

Lineups at advance polling are pretty minimal right now, so why not beat the Monday rush and cast your ballot?

This is our son Robert's first opportunity to vote, and we've had some fantastic conversations around our kitchen table this week. Lots of questions, research and different perspectives, and, most importantly, forming our own opinions. That’s exactly what democracy should encourage!

Your vote is your own business, but taking the time to be informed and participate is something I hope we'll all make a priority.

Get out, have your say and flex those democratic muscles!

10/14/2026

Not-for-profit organizations are the backbone of an active community! So much of what makes our communities great comes from the dedication of volunteers, board members and the people working behind the scenes.

What a great opportunity for those involved in our local organizations to connect, share ideas and build on the good work already happening throughout our region!

People behind the region's community organizations are invited to learn, connect and grow their impact at an upcoming conference, Mission Possible: Building Better Communities, Together. Learn more: https://loom.ly/n6hR8P8

10/09/2026

An easy way to get involved!

Have you ever wanted to volunteer within in the community?

We need you with the Friends of the Shannon Library Society!

Being a Friend means helping support the Shannon Library and the programs, events, and services that make our community a little brighter.
Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing ideas, or helping with fundraising, every little bit makes a difference!

You don’t need hours of spare time to make a difference. Every helping hand supports a library that brings our community together.

Interested in becoming a Friend? We’d love to have you join us!

10/09/2026

Have you ever considered serving on Town Council?
My time on Sexsmith Town Council has been incredibly rewarding! It has given me a whole new perspective on our community and a different avenue to give back to a town I care so much about.
I won't sugarcoat it, serving on Council IS a time commitment. It takes preparation, dedication, a willingness to learn, and sometimes some tough conversations. But it also brings opportunities to connect with people, better understand our community, and have a meaningful voice in its future.
With a by-election coming up, my hope is that we see democracy in action! I'd love to see a choice of strong, thoughtful candidates on the ballot, each bringing their own perspectives, experiences and ideas to the table. Our community benefits when people are willing to put their names forward and give residents a choice.
If you've ever thought about running, even just a little, I'd be more than happy to chat! I'm glad to share my experience, answer questions, and offer some insight into what serving on Council actually looks like.
Send me a text, give me a call, or drop me an email. Let's connect!
Our community is worth showing up for! 💙

For more information, please visit our website: sexsmith.ca