Lac La Biche News

Lac La Biche County officials say neither councillors nor their administration used taxpayers’ dollars to play in this summer’s Cormorant Classic golf tournament.

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 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.

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.

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 rules will let the Lac La Biche County tax industrial companies at a different rate than local commercial businesses.

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.

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.

Over 400 students were recognized at an awards ceremony at J.A. Williams High School on Sept. 29. "Not enough," said school principal Terry Moghrabi of the number, explaining that he is happy, but the goal is for all 520 students to receive an award.

Oktoberfest will be having their 5th annual event on Oct.15 at the Owl River Recreation Centre. “This year I hired someone to research and decorate it like the real Oktoberfestival in Germany,” said event organizer Judy Thomson.