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Mayor Aurel Langevin resigns citing ideological differences from council

Mayor Aurel Langevin resigns citing ideological differences from council

In a letter to the county's interim CAO Shadia Amblie, Langevin criticized council for interfering in the County's day-to-day affairs, making decisions "in the absence of all council members" and not treating administration with dignity and respect.
Food bank drives for gift cards on Hunger Awareness Week

Food bank drives for gift cards on Hunger Awareness Week

May 5-9 is Hunger Awareness Week in Canada, and Lac La Biche's Waskaysoo Food Bank is looking for gift cards to help purchase perishable food items they can't keep in stock.
Census for Catholic school district expansion begins today

Census for Catholic school district expansion begins today

Homes in Lac La Biche will begin receiving census forms today as the Lakeland Catholic School District begins to determine whether the area qualifies for separate school expansion.
Catholic school in Lac La Biche could be a reality as separate school board looks to expand

Catholic school in Lac La Biche could be a reality as separate school board looks to expand

The race is on for Lakeland Catholic Schools. The Bonnyville-based separate school district is planning to start the process of expanding into Lac La Biche with a census that could start as early as this week, Lakeland officials announced at a public meeting in Lac La Biche April 16.
David Yurdiga wins Conservative nomination in Fort McMurray-Athabasca by-election

David Yurdiga wins Conservative nomination in Fort McMurray-Athabasca by-election

The contestants are set for the upcoming federal by-election after the Conservative Party voted Athabasca County councilor David Yurdiga as its candidate Saturday.
Council adopts 2014 municipal budget after months-long deliberations

Council adopts 2014 municipal budget after months-long deliberations

In the end, the approval of Lac La Biche County's 2014 budget was relatively swift.
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Hope Haven women's shelter equipped with multi-sensory therapy Snoezelen room

Hope Haven women's shelter equipped with multi-sensory therapy Snoezelen room

In the basement of Hope Haven Women's Shelter is a medium-sized room filled with interactive panels, soft furniture and complex devices. The floor is padded and the walls are mirrored.
Police say 700 vehicles stopped in multi-agency checkstop

Police say 700 vehicles stopped in multi-agency checkstop

Law enforcement agencies team up for six-hour checkstop
County CAO seat empty after interim administrator steps down

County CAO seat empty after interim administrator steps down

Lac La Biche County is now missing a chief administrative officer (CAO) as well as someone to cover the CAO's duties in the meantime.
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