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Petro Canada theft at lunchtime

Petro Canada theft at lunchtime

Lac La Biche RCMP are searching for suspects after a man stole products from a local gas station at lunchtime on Wedneday.
New rides coming to Pow Wow Days 2018

New rides coming to Pow Wow Days 2018

The members of the Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days Association have already decided that this year's event will go sooner - scheduling the weekend event to begin on July 13 instead of the historic August long weekend date - and now they want to know if the
Indigenous artists Joseph Sanchez and Alex Janvier attend Lac La Biche museum opening

Indigenous artists Joseph Sanchez and Alex Janvier attend Lac La Biche museum opening

How Joseph Sanchez creates his artwork is difficult to explain - but to listen to the world-renowned Indigenous artist offer examples of his thoughts, his feelings and his acute grasp of life's hidden energy, his inspirations are clear.
Hair Massacure comes to Plamondon

Hair Massacure comes to Plamondon

On March 23, thousands of Albertans will have their heads shaved at West Edmonton Mall as part of the Hair Massacure, an annual fundraiser that has brought in millions of dollars for the Alberta Cancer Foundation and the Children’s Wish Foundation of
County's 2018 budget approved

County's 2018 budget approved

Although residents will have to wait until after the provincial budget releases to learn whether or not their property taxes are affected, Lac La Biche County is anticipating a $2.5 million operating/capital surplus in the 2018 financial year.
Rural crime in focus at March 13 forum

Rural crime in focus at March 13 forum

About 30 residents turned out on March 13 for a "rural crime forum” hosted at McArthur Place in Lac La Biche, where local politicians, police officers and First Nations representatives listened to concerns about rural crime and voiced their opinions
Accused's mother arrested

Accused's mother arrested

Lac La Biche RCMP have arrested the mother of the man they claim murdered Michael Mountain last fall. RCMP were called to the sound of gunfire at Mountain’s Lac La Biche home at around 4 a.m. Oct. 28.
Celebrating social work

Celebrating social work

The timing for Portage College accreditation renewal for the Community Social Work (CSW) Program ties in well with this week’s Social Work Week.
Seniors get help to clear driveways

Seniors get help to clear driveways

Lac La Biche County will now help seniors who live in rural subdivisions by grading/plowing snow from their driveway, provided they come into the county each year to sign up for the service and purchase a $25 flag for every 300 metres worth of drivew
Jean resigns

Jean resigns

Former Wildrose Party leader Brian Jean, who represented Lac La Biche for over a decade as the MP for the Athabasca and Fort McMurray-Athabasca riding, announced his retirement from politics March 5 In an e-mailed statement, Jean stated he would be s
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