Annual gala held for Killam Firefighters

Annual gala held for Killam Firefighters

On January 30, members of the FRESS Killam Fire Station held their annual gala to honor their service. Mayor Les Fee praised their dedication and safety in responding to 68 calls in 2025. Station Chief Joe Knievel thanked members and families for their support, highlighting the importance of their work and community contributions.
Elizabeth Chambers of Brownfield, Peighton Hampshire of Sedgewick, and Owen Johnson of Killam will be representing Zone 4 at the Alberta Winter Games, where they will compete in the Slalom events. The three are all members of the Valley Alpine Ski Club, from Valley Ski Hill in Alliance. The games are taking place Feb. 13 through 15 in the Lakeland Region, where Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and Glendon will be co-hosting different events.

Local skiers heading to Alberta Winter Games

Peighton Hampshire, Owen Johnson, and Elizabeth Chambers from the Valley Alpine Ski Club have qualified for the Alberta Winter Games in Alpine Skiing, alongside their coaches. Competing in Slalom events, they are part of a returning race team that trains intensively. The games, hosted in February, are a significant opportunity for young athletes.