Lac La Biche News

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.

For the second year in a row, a disappointing move by the federal government forced the Lac La Biche Canadian Native Friendship Centre to lay off staff and shutter the popular New Horizons Youth Centre.

Depending on the results of a government review, municipal politicians could soon serve four year terms instead of the usual three. The extended time in office is just one of a host of changes that Muni­cipal Affairs is considering for the province.

Summer is officially just around the corner, and with it a busy summer festival season.

The gallery was filled with residents from Young’s Beach during a Lac La Biche County Council meeting last week.

The Alberta government has launched a massive lawsuit against the tobacco industry. The province wants $10 billion to cover the medical expenses created by countless smoking-related illnesses and deaths.

Cenovus Energy wants to tell you a story about SAGD.