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Peace Officer program begins next round of training

Peace Officer program begins next round of training

The second class to take part in the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) in Lac La Biche County kicked off in August. The group of 15 students from around the province are all taking part in a gruelling 11-week program to become Level 1 Community Peace Officers.
Community Awareness and Registration Event connects residents and organizations in Lac La Biche

Community Awareness and Registration Event connects residents and organizations in Lac La Biche

On Sept. 8, community members gathered for an evening dedicated to promoting social and organizational services available in Lac La Biche County. The annual Community Awareness and Registration Event (CARE) saw over 200 attendees participate.
Gallery: Lac La Biche Community Appreciation event wraps up summer activities

Gallery: Lac La Biche Community Appreciation event wraps up summer activities

Lac La Biche County hosted its annual Community Appreciation event at the Bold Center grounds on Sept. 9.
Giving back helps drive a community forward

Giving back helps drive a community forward

Participating in your community and donating your time is a valuable way to help shape a better environment for everyone, and Lac La Biche residents are doing just that.
In-town location selected for transitional housing project after months of deliberations

In-town location selected for transitional housing project after months of deliberations

After years of consultations, unveiling a need to build a site to support the homeless population in Lac La Biche, a proposed transitional housing project location has been selected.
Portage College soccer teams look for redemption after season-opening games

Portage College soccer teams look for redemption after season-opening games

The season opener for the Portage College Voyageurs men's and women’s soccer teams kicked off on Sept. 9 at home, ending in losses for both teams.
Tim Hortons on hold in Lac La Biche

Tim Hortons on hold in Lac La Biche

County officials formally say LLB franchise spot is delayed
Electric vehicle station postponed in Lac La Biche County

Electric vehicle station postponed in Lac La Biche County

A provincial program aiming to support municipalities with 100 per cent of the cost for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations won't include Lac La Biche County, a decision that disappoints one local EV owner.
Light of Christ School to pilot Cree language and culture course

Light of Christ School to pilot Cree language and culture course

Light of Christ School in Lac La Biche has been chosen by the Lakeland Catholic School Division (LCSD) to pilot Alberta Education’s new Cree Language and Culture course for Grades 4-9 in the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
UCP leadership hopefuls continue to make the trip north as election draws near

UCP leadership hopefuls continue to make the trip north as election draws near

The United Conservative Party of Alberta is four weeks away from naming a new leader who will also become Premier of the province. The last stretch of the campaign trail is drawing the seven candidates around the province to visit municipalities. Last week, Danielle Smith made a stop in Lac La Biche.
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