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New Animal Control Bylaw to be developed for Elk Point

New Animal Control Bylaw to be developed for Elk Point

Recent dangerous dog incidents that left the community reeling and so far have resulted in one dog being euthanized and the Town of Elk Point going through the courts to have a second dog put down have led council to consider the overhaul of Animal Control Bylaw 871/23.
Bonnyville gets in the holiday spirit with Festival of Trees and Santa Claus Parade

Bonnyville gets in the holiday spirit with Festival of Trees and Santa Claus Parade

The Festival of Trees brought some holiday magic to the field house at the Centennial Centre with its display of Christmas trees and holiday decorations.  
Annual Lac La Biche Light Up the Night parade set to roll Dec. 6

Annual Lac La Biche Light Up the Night parade set to roll Dec. 6

Light Up event will move to McArthur Place after downtown parade
Cold Lake community braves the cold for Santa Claus parade

Cold Lake community braves the cold for Santa Claus parade

Despite the freezing temperatures, the Cold Lake community gathered to celebrate the annual Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 29, followed by Santa's Kickoff Christmas Party at the Cold Lake Energy Centre.  
Nutcracker production in St. Paul goes on despite financial challenges

Nutcracker production in St. Paul goes on despite financial challenges

Earlier in the year, the production was nearly cancelled due to the lack of funding.
Albertans looking at lower methane munchies for cows

Albertans looking at lower methane munchies for cows

Feed additives could clean up cow burps
Reducing phosphorus key to combating algal blooms in lakes

Reducing phosphorus key to combating algal blooms in lakes

As the white snow covers area lakes, it’s another colour associated with local water bodies that was the topic of a recent meeting in Lac La Biche about the watershed.
Toys, clothing, gift cards, popular items with Lac La Biche Christmas shoppers

Toys, clothing, gift cards, popular items with Lac La Biche Christmas shoppers

With the Christmas season underway, folks in Lac La Biche have been buying up toys, pyjamas, slippers, hockey and ice fishing gear, as well as gift cards.
Author born in St. Paul honoured by Canada Post

Author born in St. Paul honoured by Canada Post

Marguerite-A. Primeau, an author and educator born in St. Paul in 1914, is among the five authors that Canada Post honoured on its newest stamp collection on Nov. 27.
Today is Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days of the year

Today is Cyber Monday, one of the biggest online shopping days of the year

Shoppers are scouring the internet for deals as Cyber Monday marks the end of the retail mania that began on Black Friday.
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