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'Bad reputation' sees LLB struggling to attract high-level employees

'Bad reputation' sees LLB struggling to attract high-level employees

Lac La Biche County is struggling to attract applicants to fill numerous important vacancies, a situation that CAO Duane Coleman said could be attributed to a bad reputation.
Library's grand opening opens minds and imaginations of all ages

Library's grand opening opens minds and imaginations of all ages

The Lac La Biche's new library grand opening took place this past weekend on Oct. 15 at the BOLD Centre. The new library has been a long time in the making and it looks like the hard work paid off.
Concern as public funds spent at golf game

Concern as public funds spent at golf game

Lac La Biche County officials say neither councillors nor their administration used taxpayers’ dollars to play in this summer’s Cormorant Classic golf tournament.
Plamondon man is a musician of note

Plamondon man is a musician of note

Music is known as a universal language. It is something that everyone almost can understand. Gerrit Kirchberg knows this all to well given that he not only performs in various musical languages but also teaches in them too.
Alberta Arts Days give musicians a place to showcase their talent

Alberta Arts Days give musicians a place to showcase their talent

Alberta Arts Days made their way in Lac La Biche this past weekend as the Bold Center was transformed into a plethora of arts, crafts, and entertainment for the whole family.
Plamondon strives to be more walkable

Plamondon strives to be more walkable

The people of Plamondon want to walk, but they need the paths and sidewalks to do it. That was the message presented to council last Tuesday by Plamondon representative Tracy Lord and Alberta Health Services worker Shana Gauthier.
NLSD acts to avoid bus driver crisis

NLSD acts to avoid bus driver crisis

Northern Lights School Division No.69 wants to be proactive in avoiding any possible school bus driver shortages, said a local school trustee. At a meeting on Sept.
New tax rules may benefit local businesses

New tax rules may benefit local businesses

New rules will let the Lac La Biche County tax industrial companies at a different rate than local commercial businesses.
Big Dock could soon belong to Lac La Biche County

Big Dock could soon belong to Lac La Biche County

The fact that the Big Dock is in need of a Big Upgrade is nothing new. The deck is pocked with holes, the foundation is crumbling, and its design creates a bay full of stagnant algae.
Council settles on terms for Bochkarev reimbursement

Council settles on terms for Bochkarev reimbursement

Former councillor Greg Bochkarev will receive a cheque for half of his legal costs from his court case with Lac La Biche County – providing he signs a final release saying he can’t request any further reimbursement.
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