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County Council, Alberta Health Services discuss merits of fluoridating drinking water

County Council, Alberta Health Services discuss merits of fluoridating drinking water

For 40 years, fluoride has been added to the Lac La Biche community’ s treated drinking water, but County Council is still considering joining half of the municipalities in Alberta in putting an end to fluoridation.
Strategic plan drafted for future of Portage Pool

Strategic plan drafted for future of Portage Pool

Lac La Biche County officials have drafted an Aquatic Services Strategic Plan to ensure Portage Pool doesn’ t get left high and dry in the years to come.
Large wildfires in Lac La Biche region no longer burning out of control

Large wildfires in Lac La Biche region no longer burning out of control

After many days of fast growth under dry conditions, two large wildfires in the Lac La Biche region are being contained. A 32,000-hectare fire on the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range is now classified as being held.
Portage La Biche 2015 organizers seeking more paddlers for event

Portage La Biche 2015 organizers seeking more paddlers for event

Just one week ahead of the Lakeland Interpretive Society's Portage La Biche Rendezvous, a lack of registered participants has put the event in a sink or swim situation.
Pow Wow Days' Aboriginal Village may downsize, move this year

Pow Wow Days' Aboriginal Village may downsize, move this year

Without an event director or the usual place to put it, Pow Wow Days organizers are still hoping to have a traditional Aboriginal Village as part of the summertime festival, but it could be a smaller version of it at the Bold Center.
Local groups hosting safety-themed Bike Rodeo

Local groups hosting safety-themed Bike Rodeo

For the first time, the Lac La Biche Firefighters’ Society and Santa’ s Helpers are putting their helmeted heads together to host an event focused on bicycle safety.
Proceedings adjourned for man facing 11 charges

Proceedings adjourned for man facing 11 charges

An area man facing several charges, including unlawful confinement, aggravated assault, and a number of firearms related charges, will be back in Lac La Biche Provincial Court on September 8 for a preliminary hearing.
Country music star Duane Steele plays at Heritage Centre

Country music star Duane Steele plays at Heritage Centre

Duane Steele has played his way across North America and back, but small-town shows are still every bit as important to him as headliner gigs in Nashville.
Pow Wow Days president addresses festival location concerns

Pow Wow Days president addresses festival location concerns

The Lac La Biche Pow Wow Association says people who are worried the annual Pow Wow Days festival is completely pulling up stakes this year shouldn’ t be.
Portage College hopeful for continuing support for Pipeline Training Centre

Portage College hopeful for continuing support for Pipeline Training Centre

Portage College officials are hoping the provincial government’ s support for a planned Pipeline Training Centre (PTC) remains leak-free.
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