Lac La Biche News

MLA Shayne Saskiw had very strong words to say about the handling of local dialysis services by provincial officials. “Heads should roll [at Alberta Health Ser­vices],” Saskiw said at a meeting with Lac La Biche County Council on July 12.

Williams Syndrome Awareness week runs from Aug. 1 to 7, but the Lac La Biche branch of Brokerlink will be running a fundraising campaign for a full month, from July 16 to Aug.

After last week’s column about the lack of dedicated art-space in Lac La Biche, several members of the art community came forward to share ideas and let residents know that art in Lac La Biche isn’t just an afterthought, it is a thriving community.

Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Watch for the areas within and neighbouring Lac La Biche County.

After Alberta Health Services told the Lac La Biche Post that the dialysis bus would be parked full-time in Lac La Biche as of July 5, the community has learned that the bus won’t be available to residents until the end of August.

Lac La Biche County Acting Mayor and Ward 2 councillor Aurel Langevin confirmed that he will be resigning from council to run in the mayoral byelection.

After a long cold winter nothing feels better than the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and the roar of your outboard motor as you skim a sun-glinting lake in your boat.

The Fraser Institute released their latest rankings of Alberta high schools—and the results suggest that local schools need to improve their academic performance.

Is it feasible to turn an old junker truck into a battery powered, fuel-free vehicle? Local resident Ken Yackimec believes it is.

The Torresan family has the distinct privilege of sending three members to Brazil to compete in the World Arm Wrestling Championships September 9 to 17. “It is a huge honour to represent my country in Sŕo Vincente,” said Dalin Torresan, 16.