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Eight Tier 4 indoor soccer teams from the Lakeland made the trip to Edmonton and Red Deer March 14-16 to compete in the Alberta Soccer Association provincial championship.

A new initiative could help residents gain essential cooking skills while addressing food insecurity in Cold Lake.

The event, which has taken place over the past couple of years during Ramadan, was held on the afternoon of March 14.

The A.G. Ross Arena in Elk Point will be getting a new ice plant and upgrade to its cooling system.

In the Lakeland, the Lac La Biche and St. Paul fire departments continue to take proactive measures and offer tips to help residents protect their homes and themselves. 

County of St. Paul council approved STARS Air Ambulance’s request for council to make a standing motion to provide $14,000 to STARS annually, during council’s last regular meeting on March 11.  

With long-time City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland not running for re-election, Sherri Buckle, executive director of the Cold Lake Chamber of Commerce, has publicly announced her decision to run for the city’s top job in the 2025 municipal election.  

Town of Elk Point council briefs from March 10 meeting.

Germain has been involved with education for 30 years and has also been a councillor with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.