Bonnyville, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Lac La Biche News -

Sparkle in the Park lights up the Cold Lake MD Campgrounds

Dec 4, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta minister wants to see $100B in data centre infrastructure in next five years

Alberta's Technology Minister Nate Glubish says he's hoping to see $100 billion worth of artificial intelligence data centres under construction within the next five years.

Dec 4, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Finding the elusive blue mushroom

Just before the snow fell, I found myself belly down on the forest floor in complete rapture of tiny turquoise mushrooms dotting a mossy log.

Dec 4, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Funding announced to upgrade Plamondon reservoir to wetland zone

Lac La Biche County will be receiving $189,200 through the provincial Wetland Replacement Program to restore 1.4 hectares of wetlands in Plamondon. However, it’s unclear when work could begin. On Nov.

Dec 4, 2024 1:11 PM Read more >

A Community Christmas set for this weekend in St. Paul

The Christmas spirit will be arriving in St. Paul over the weekend, as Community Christmas takes place at several venues offering residents lots of opportunities to celebrate the season.

Dec 4, 2024 10:52 AM Read more >

Snow expected Wednesday afternoon in Lakeland region

Some areas of the Lakeland could see snowfall Wednesday afternoon, with about 5cm expected in the St. Paul and Lac La Biche areas.

Dec 4, 2024 9:47 AM Read more >

Service disruptions at Smoky Lake emergency department

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre for a few dates in December.

Dec 3, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

St. Paul Elementary School seeks County support to improve playground

St. Paul Elementary is raising money to enhance its playground, and during the Nov. 26 County of St. Paul council meeting a request for sponsorship was discussed.

Dec 3, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Living wage higher in Bonnyville than Cold Lake

It costs more to live in Bonnyville than in Cold Lake, but a living wage in both communities is well above the provincial minimum wage of $15 per hour, according to the 2024 Alberta Living Wage Report.

Dec 3, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Canada Post removes deadline for Santa letter program amid strike

Canada Post says it has removed the deadline for its Santa Claus letter program amid an ongoing national workers' strike that has halted mail delivery leading up to the holiday season.

Dec 3, 2024 10:16 AM Read more >