Local News

The St. Paul Canadiens remain in fourth place in the league, after a 7-3 loss against the Bandits in Lloydminster on Dec. 6 followed by a 4-2 win against the Killam Wheat Kings at home on Dec. 7. 

Highway 41, south of LaCorey, is expected to reopen later in the day on Monday, but RCMP say that could be dependant things such as the weather.

Tax increases and the deferral of projects were presented as potential options to balance the Town of Bonnyville’s 2025 operational and capital budget at a recent open house.

The 2024 Elk Point Allied Arts Christmas Dinner Theatre production of ‘Not a Creature Was Stirring, Not Even a Moose’ set a new attendance record, with “Ticket sales exceeding 1,000,” according to director Don Conrad.

The holiday spirit was in full swing on Dec. 1 as the Cold Lake community baked, bought, and savored sweet treats—all to ensure no one goes hungry this season. 

MD of Bonnyville council has decided to maintain the Dupre Community League’s $5,000 grant and not to take over maintenance of the grounds.

Penn has spent the past 15 years as library director for Lac La Biche County Libraries and has worked in the industry for more than 30 years.

A portion of highway north of Bonnyville was closed through the night and early morning on Dec. 8, due to a collision.

The St. Louis Catholic Church reverberated with local choirs spreading the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas Choir Festival.

The Cold Lake and District FCSS hosted its annual Fill a Bus Christmas Hamper project at Cold Lake Sobeys, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on Nov. 30.