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David Yurdiga elected as MP for Lac La Biche

David Yurdiga elected as MP for Lac La Biche

Yurdiga, an Athabasca County councillor, collected 46.8 per cent of the vote in the Fort McMurray-Athabasca federal by-election June 30, with Liberal Party candidate Kyle Harrietha coming in second with 35.3 per cent.
The Lac La Biche Post questionnaire for federal by-election candidates

The Lac La Biche Post questionnaire for federal by-election candidates

The federal by-election to replace former Conservative MP Brian Jean is a week away. Still don't know what you'll vote June 30? Here's a guide to candidates running in the by-election and their platforms.
Five candidates file papers to run for mayor

Five candidates file papers to run for mayor

The campaign in the upcoming Lac La Biche County mayoral by-election had three early contenders in the weekend before Nomination Day June 23... and then there were five.
Lac La Biche County Council imposes hiring freeze on Peace Officer program

Lac La Biche County Council imposes hiring freeze on Peace Officer program

Lac La Biche County’ s Peace Officer program already faces a staffing shortage-and there won’ t be any new Peace Officers for some time.
Boyle RCMP Hand Out Cop Cards for Kids

Boyle RCMP Hand Out Cop Cards for Kids

Boyle RCMP challenge kids to collect police cards for a chance to win a prize
Highway 63 Blocked After Serious Injury Collision

Highway 63 Blocked After Serious Injury Collision

Boyle RCMP give information on Hwy. 63 crash
Carjacker Suspect Arrested on Highway 63

Carjacker Suspect Arrested on Highway 63

On May 31, 2014 Boyle RCMP received a complaint of a carjacking from a work camp along Highway 63 near Wandering River, Alberta.
Hylo named after card game

Hylo named after card game

It was a gamble giving the hamlet the name Hylo, but one that has paid off for 100 years. Hylo is named after a card game that people working on the railroad used to play, explained centennial planning committee member Lori Zalewsky.

Omer Moghrabi is the first candidate to officially declare his intentions to run in the upcoming Lac La Biche County Mayoral Election.
County's protective services manager resigns

County's protective services manager resigns

Lac La Biche County's manager of protective services Albert Bahri has resigned and accepted a higher position in another municipality. "The last year and a half that I've been here has been very productive," Bahri said.