Lac La Biche News

A handful of residents and homeowners in the hamlet of Lac La Biche are feeling frustrated by the impact of several waterline breaks in the last six years due to aging infrastructure. The municipal-owned underground cast iron pipes breaks, along 101A St. near the Royal Canadian Legion continues to cause grief for homeowners and residents who are looking for a resolution.

A recent shift in jurisdiction over a few portions of provincially operated highways in Lac La Biche County is going to go a long way to improving timelines for road maintenance and providing business opportunities locally.

The Summer Days festivities celebrated during the Heritage Day long weekend is generally a period where police experience heightened crime, but this year there was a reduction says Lac La Biche County's enforcement services manager.

Jim Piquette is this year's Citizen of the Year, nominated for his community involvement, work with several local organizations and business accomplishments. 

This year’s Lac La Biche County Senior Citizen Award recipient Annette Plamondon not only has decades of service supporting community organizations around the county but is also always willing to lend a hand to groups, activities and events that need support year-round

All across Alberta, communities will be celebrating a culinary experience provided by local agricultural producers in August. One of this month's local events is a farm-to-table experience being held in Plamondon on Aug.12.

The William J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre Emergency Department in Lac La Biche will be without a physician from 5 p.m., on Aug. 9 to 8 a.m., on. Aug. 10.

Summer Days events provided community entertainment during Heritage Day long weekend

A handful of Indigenous workshops and performances this month aim to spread awareness and teach participants about local Indigenous history. From jingle dancing lessons, storytelling, and the importance and meaning of teepee spaces all while connecting with guests through a hands-on experience.