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Locum nurses in Alberta cheaper than the alternative

Locum nurses in Alberta cheaper than the alternative

While the number of contract nurses working in Alberta Health Services (AHS) owned hospitals in the Lakeland has decreased, the number of locum nurses and the length of time locums are being brought in for is increasing.
Portage College honours memory of Cst. Leo Johnston 20 years after tragic Mayerthorpe event

Portage College honours memory of Cst. Leo Johnston 20 years after tragic Mayerthorpe event

Leo Johnston, who was originally from the Lac La Biche area, along with RCMP constables Brock Myrol, Peter Schiemann, and Anthony Gordon, were killed in the line of duty on March 3, 2005 while executing a search warrant for stolen property and a marijuana-growing operation on a farm in the Mayerthorpe area.
Lac La Biche Lakers heading into second round of NJHL playoffs

Lac La Biche Lakers heading into second round of NJHL playoffs

The Lakers defeated the High Prairie Red Wings 3-2 on the road on March 11 to advance to the second round of the National Junior Hockey League (NJHL) playoffs.
Iconic Scottish poet Robbie Burns celebrated at annual Lac La Biche event

Iconic Scottish poet Robbie Burns celebrated at annual Lac La Biche event

The fifth annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Celebration took place on March at the Royal Canadian Legion, McGrane Branch #28 in Lac La Biche.
Chapelle's family day in Plamondon offers afternoon of historical fun

Chapelle's family day in Plamondon offers afternoon of historical fun

A family fun day took place at the Historical Chapelle Society of Plamondon on March 8.
Cleaning up snow in Lac La Biche

Cleaning up snow in Lac La Biche

On the morning of March 13, Lac La Biche County crews and residents were busy cleaning up snow that had fallen throughout the night before.
UPDATE: Heavy police presence, shelter in place for area near Lac La Biche

UPDATE: Heavy police presence, shelter in place for area near Lac La Biche

A shelter in place was issued by Lac La Biche RCMP shortly after 9 a.m. on March 13.
Ice festival included fun day for kids

Ice festival included fun day for kids

In addition to the events on Lac La Biche Lake, the 2025 Lac La Biche Ice Festival also included a kids carnival which was held at McArthur Place.
Good first season for U13 AAA Bonnyville Yaks

Good first season for U13 AAA Bonnyville Yaks

The team, which started last year as a pilot program with the Jr. A Bonnyville Pontiacs, finished the regular season in sixth place in the 11-team AAA division.
Winter ice festival offers chance to learn about trapping in Lac La Biche region

Winter ice festival offers chance to learn about trapping in Lac La Biche region

For the past six years, the Lac La Biche Trappers Local 1120 has been putting on the trapper's display as part of the events for the Winter Festival of Speed, recently renamed the Lac La Biche Ice Festival.
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