Lac La Biche News

A blue-green algae advisory has been put into effect for Elinor Lake, located roughly 40 km southeast of Lac La Biche, as of Monday afternoon.

It was a busy month for the Lac La Biche RCMP detachment in July, patrolling and responding to calls in the community. A total of 602 calls ranging from property damage, traffic concerns, theft and disorderly conduct were received.

An initiative to clean up the streets and promote livable conditions in Lac La Biche County is once again getting a push from enforcement services. This time, at an occupied unsafe apartment complex.

An advisory has been issued at Camper’s Beach due to “elevated levels of fecal bacteria” that were tested at the Lac La Biche Lake beach, according to Alberta Health Services (AHS).

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.

Municipal peace officers report fewer incidents over holiday weekend celebration

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