Lac La Biche News

Liberals, Conservatives close applications for race to replace former MP Jean

The doors have closed on the nominations for Conservative and Liberal candidates in the Fort McMurray-Athabasca federal by-election, leaving two candidates each to compete for spots on the ballot of their parties.

Mar 24, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Shayne Saskiw, Mayor Aurel Langevin respond to Alison Redford resignation

It was something Lac La Biche County's Mayor Aurel Langevin says he could have seen coming, but Alberta Premier Alison Redford's sudden resignation on Wednesday evening was still unexpected.

Mar 24, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Police say 85 per cent of big trucks at 881 checkstop deemed deficient

Almost all commercial trucks checked by police in afternoon blitz on 881 are pulled off the road. One truck driver issued 72-hour suspension for drinking, another passenger arrested for drug possession

Mar 24, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Farmer's Market in Lac La Biche ready to roll out the goods

The Farmer's Market in Lac La Biche will re-open on April 11 for its 39th year. There will be plenty of greenhouse vegetables, baked goods and crafts brought in by locals and vendors from across the province.

Mar 24, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

In your Home. In Stores & in the Community. This week's Lac La Biche POST

Mar 17, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Saskiw wants Redford to address restrictive freedoms in Human Rights Act

When will the premier re-visit freedom of speech issue, asks area MLA Shayne Saskiw

Mar 15, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Winter Festival of Speed ice racers rely on pre-race prep

Just before practice on the first day of the Winter Festival of Speed, Hiroki Currie was stalking around his converted stock car. "I'm always stressed (before a race)," he said. "You put so much time in...

Mar 12, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Portage Social Work students plan cold outdoor night out to raise money for men's shelter

A night outdoors is hoped to bring awareness to the plight of the area's homeless and less fortunate.

Mar 10, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

Busy weekend: Ice races, horses, bikes and sled rally

Where to go, what to see .. lots of options for the March 8 & 9 Lac La Biche powerplay on ice.

Mar 6, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >

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Mar 3, 2014 12:00 AM Read more >