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École Plamondon Class of 2025 celebrates graduation

École Plamondon Class of 2025 celebrates graduation

The graduation ceremony for the 30 members of the École Plamondon grad class took place on June 28 at the Plamondon Festival Centre.
Lakeland high school students gain head start with Northeast Alberta Collegiate Institute

Lakeland high school students gain head start with Northeast Alberta Collegiate Institute

A $2.3 million grant from Alberta Education has paved the way for the establishment of the Northeast Alberta Collegiate Institute (NACI) in the Lakeland region, providing students with access to post-secondary level courses in high-demand fields.
Cold Lake pharmacist Bob Mattice retires after 44 Years, eyes mayoral run

Cold Lake pharmacist Bob Mattice retires after 44 Years, eyes mayoral run

After dedicating over four decades to serving the Cold Lake community as a pharmacist, Bob Mattice is retiring from Tri-City Guardian Drug Store, but his commitment to the city isn't ending there. He's now setting his sights on the mayor's office.
County of St. Paul explores options to revitalize shuttered salt plant

County of St. Paul explores options to revitalize shuttered salt plant

Hoping to repurpose the industrial site into an economic engine, the County of St. Paul supports STEP moving forward with study.
Experience 'cup-filling evening of music' with Education Party in Lac La Biche

Experience 'cup-filling evening of music' with Education Party in Lac La Biche

Get ready for a musical journey as Melyssa Lee and the Education Party, a Calgary-based group known for their cinematic neo-folk sound, are set to perform in Lac La Biche for the first time as a part of the Music in the Forest series.
Bonnyville doctor wins 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award

Bonnyville doctor wins 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award

For decades, Dr. Cecile Lavoie has been a driving force in Bonnyville's healthcare landscape. Now, her dedication is being recognized with the 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award for her long time work in the community.
St. Paul County Council hears proposal for cassava livestock feed project

St. Paul County Council hears proposal for cassava livestock feed project

Facing the growing challenge of rising costs in traditional livestock feed, a group of researchers and agricultural experts in northeast Alberta are turning to an unconventional solution: forage cassava.
Cold Lake Council approves shift in funding for RCMP Golf Tournament sponsorship

Cold Lake Council approves shift in funding for RCMP Golf Tournament sponsorship

The Council voted to shift funds initially intended for a platinum sponsorship to a combination of other sponsorship levels.
Saddle Lake’s new chief calls for unity, treaty awareness and growth

Saddle Lake’s new chief calls for unity, treaty awareness and growth

Newly elected Chief Dale Steinhauer is calling for unity within the Saddle Lake Cree Nation, emphasizing the need to address critical challenges like treaty rights, underfunding, and intergenerational trauma to secure a better future.
Cold Lake, Lloydminster, and Spruce Grove to see RCAF flybys

Cold Lake, Lloydminster, and Spruce Grove to see RCAF flybys

The RCAF will celebrate Canada Day with planned flybys that will be taking place across Canada. These flybys are dependent on weather conditions.
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