Lac La Biche News

No changes to NPLS board chair, vice-chair, following organizational meeting

The board of trustees for Northern Lights Public Schools held its annual organizational meeting on Aug. 28, re-electing board chair Karen Packard and board vice-chair Garry Kissel.

Sep 6, 2023 8:16 AM Read more >

Council continues to search for new CAO

A special closed session meeting took place on the morning of Aug. 31 regarding CAO recruitment efforts for Lac La Biche County.

Sep 6, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Hockey camp focuses on essential on-ice skills, off-ice strength and conditioning

From Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, several young hockey players from the region attended Ski's Hockey Skills camp at the Bold Center to improve their game.

Sep 5, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Local kids head back to school after summer vacation

Students at County schools going into the 2023-2024 school year include newcomers to the community as well as temporary evacuees from the Northwest Territories

Sep 5, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Death Café an opportunity to engage in candid discussions about death and dying

Lac La Biche County Libraries to host two-hour discussion group on the last Monday of each month starting in September.

Sep 5, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Public reminded to slow down in school zones

Failure to obey posted speed limits in school zones or passing school buses can result in steep fines, loss of demerit points.

Sep 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Wellness Wednesdays to focus on mental and physical well being of local seniors

The program, which is slated to begin this fall, is an initiative of the Lac La Biche Heritage Society and promotes healthy and active living and interaction between seniors and schoolkids.

Sep 2, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Hylo Harvest Days draws large turnout, features long list of fun

Hylo Harvest Days, which took place on Aug. 25 and 26, featured a pancake breakfast, parade, live music, and pig catching competition.

Sep 1, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

RCMP say Wood Buffalo man has contacted family

Trevor Tremblay, a 43 year old resident of Fort McMurray, last seen in the Gregoire area Aug. 29

Sep 1, 2023 12:42 AM Read more >

Summer student program puts emphasis on employment skills, indigenous knowledge

The Summer Student Program, taught at the Metis Nation of Alberta office in Lac La Biche, prepares young adults for future employment while focusing on Indigenous culture.

Aug 31, 2023 6:00 PM Read more >