Langdon News

A Langdon-area equine facility is offering horse-drawn sleigh and wagon rides this holiday season, featuring traditional draft horses and sleigh bells in the snow.

Midfielder Mackenzie Georgsen, of Langdon, was a member of the SAIT Trojans women’s soccer team, who recently placed third at the 2021 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) national championships at Humber College, in Toronto.

Langdonites will soon have a few more recreational amenities to be excited about, as development of new outdoor pickle ball, basketball, and tennis courts are nearing completion.

Former Mötley Crüe vocalist John Corabi will perform at the Langdon Firehouse Bar and Grille on Nov. 20, according to co-owner Greg Thompson, who added the concert will mark Corabi’s second time playing in Langdon, after he previously performed at the Firehouse in June 2019. 

A young BMX racer from Langdon is currently ranked second in the country in his favourite sport.

The approved junior-senior high school in Langdon was one of four projects granted a public-private-partnership contract – commonly known as a P3 – by the Alberta government this fall.

A popular Langdon pub and live music venue is bringing back in-person dining and performances on Sept. 23 following a temporary shut-down - a result of threatening messages received on social media after the decision to opt into the Alberta government’s vaccine passport program.

Colleen Kahut-Seminuk is making extravagant spreads of treats and cakes for the furry friends of Langdon and surrounding areas as a way to express her love of animals and pay tribute to her beloved cat, Malibu.

The Langdon Community Association is sponsoring a course this fall that will teach 12-to-17-year olds the ins and outs of computers, as well as basic coding and programming skills.

Landonites were at fever pitch during Langdon Days celebrations Aug. 20 to 22 enjoying an assortment of fun activities including baseball tournaments, family bingo, and food trucks.