Lac La Biche News

Northeastern Al ber ta hasn’ t ceased to be a destination of choice for people seeking employment, even as the global prices of oil tumble and economists predict the province’ s most profitable industry will take a hit.

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, RCMP officers are "out in full force” to prevent impaired driving.

He's in a big red suit and races around with ringing bells hoping that chimneys aren't on fire. Santa has a lot in common with firefighters, and this Saturday he's the guest of the Lac La Biche County's Firefighter Auxilliary.

The local Lord of Glory Lutheran Church’ s congregation has been without a home for years - and they might lose their temporary space any day now.

One of the hottest social events in Lac La Biche happened on Nov. 21: the annual Portage College Board of Governors' Gala. The invite-only event is intended to honour community members who have contributed to or done important work with the college over the past year, and the event's menu shows off the skills of the Portage culinary arts program.

Drivers need to remember that road condition warnings and other advisories are issued for a reason—and should be taken seriously by motorists. In a three-day period late last week, there were three fatal vehicle collisions on Highways 881 and 36 after freezing rain and snow made for treacherous road conditions. Throughout Alberta, there were several more fatal accidents, including one collision in the Leduc area that killed three people.

A local man sprung into action at the scene of a hellish crash on Highway 881 last Saturday morning, helping to pull two victims to safety. Alvin Brockman ran from vehicle to vehicle checking on occupants and doing what he could to comfort those involved in the multi-vehicle wreck that killed one woman.

Wildrose MLA Shayne Saskiw has questioned Health Minister Stephen Mandel about Lac La Biche's dialysis bus.

Three people are dead after heavy winter weather caused numerous collisions on highways across the Lac La Biche region. Over a three-day period starting Nov. 20, three separate accidents resulted in fatalities on Highways 881 and 36.

Come on in Nov. 21 for coffee and snacks, door prizes, and of course, great deals on furniture, appliances, toys, electronics and much, much more.