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Buffalo Lake officials praise pre-planning funding for new school in community

Buffalo Lake officials praise pre-planning funding for new school in community

Earlier this year, Northern Lights Public Schools announced that Buffalo Lake, the only Métis settlement in Alberta without an onsite school, had been approved for the funding.
Portage College to offer addictions counselling diploma program this fall

Portage College to offer addictions counselling diploma program this fall

The program will be taught at Portage College's Lac La Biche campus and focus on topics such as psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care, as well as addiction counselling.
Lac La Biche woman wins $1 million lottery prize

Lac La Biche woman wins $1 million lottery prize

A Lac La Biche resident says she is going to take time to think about what she will do with her $1 million lottery win.
Kikino man wins $300,000 at special Lotto Spot event

Kikino man wins $300,000 at special Lotto Spot event

A man from Kikino is $300,000 richer after a lotto win earlier this month.
Wet, cool conditions help ease fire restrictions across the Lakeland

Wet, cool conditions help ease fire restrictions across the Lakeland

Under the restriction, portable propane fire pits, gas or propane stoves and barbeques, and catalytic or infrared-style heaters are permitted. However, existing fire permits remain cancelled, and no new fire permits will be issued.
Lac La Biche's Vera M. Welsh Elementary School fast-tracked for construction

Lac La Biche's Vera M. Welsh Elementary School fast-tracked for construction

A new school will soon replace Lac La Biche’s 52-year-old Vera M. Welsh Elementary School. The project is one of 11 school projects across Alberta that have been fast-tracked by the province for construction.  
Lakeland Métis Nation Association gets $600,000 for early cancer detection

Lakeland Métis Nation Association gets $600,000 for early cancer detection

The Lakeland Métis Nation Association has been awarded $600,000 for cancer screening awareness programs through the provincial Cancer Research in Screening Prevention Program.  
Workshop teaches gardeners in Lac La Biche area about soil adjustments

Workshop teaches gardeners in Lac La Biche area about soil adjustments

The event was held on May 15 at McArthur Place in Lac La Biche.
Road to Hope looking for more volunteer drivers in Lac La Biche area

Road to Hope looking for more volunteer drivers in Lac La Biche area

The Road to Hope community support foundation, which transports cancer patients in the counties of Lac La Biche and Athabasca to appointments, currently has four drivers in the Lac La Biche area.
Indigenous youth participation in sports important, says Kikino hockey player

Indigenous youth participation in sports important, says Kikino hockey player

Jayden Draney, a hockey player from Kikino Métis Settlement who has played high levels of the game in both Canada and the United States, says by taking part in sport, especially hockey, Indigenous youth learn life values and can also celebrate their culture.
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