Lac La Biche News

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.

This past week marked the first ever curb-side garbage and recycle pickup in Lac La Biche County by Sherwood Park-company Ever Green Ecological Services.

Wrong name printed in Court Report

This July local Venturer Scouts will be venturing to Northern France and Belgium—a trip that comes as a result of three years of fundraising, planning and hard work—and on the way they intend to do some good.

Citing health concerns and the wish to spend more time with family, Lac La Biche County Mayor Peter Kirylchuk resigned on June 19 after nearly eight years in office-forcing a by-election within the next 90 days.

There was much a-“Do” about nothing (in the way of hair)—as four locals dared to bare their scalps last week, donating their silky locks to charity and raising money for cancer research.

With National Abori­ginal Day coming up on Friday, it is a good time to look around Lac La Biche and appreciate all the local elders who make a difference in the community every day. One such venerated elder is Emma Rayko.