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Alberta reports record increase of HIV cases

Alberta reports record increase of HIV cases

The number of new reported HIV cases jumped 73 per cent in 2023.
LICA's 2024 open house highlights collaboration and innovation in environmental monitoring and oil sands

LICA's 2024 open house highlights collaboration and innovation in environmental monitoring and oil sands

The importance of collaboration between industry, government and community in addressing environmental challenges was front and centre during the Lakeland Industry and Community Association's (LICA) annual general meeting. 
McArthur Park sodding wraps up for 2024

McArthur Park sodding wraps up for 2024

About 120,000 square feet of sod installation is part of the three-year $10 McArthur Park Revitalization project.
Award winning band The Washboard Union in Lac La Biche for Oct. 24 show

Award winning band The Washboard Union in Lac La Biche for Oct. 24 show

Tickets on sale for October 24 show of award-winning folk-country band
Bonnyville Pontiacs net win over Oil Barons

Bonnyville Pontiacs net win over Oil Barons

The Bonnyville Pontiacs added a win to their season record after taking on the Fort McMurray Oil Barons at home on Oct. 16. 
Cold Lake community garden struggles with theft and vandalism, calls for community support

Cold Lake community garden struggles with theft and vandalism, calls for community support

The Cold Lake Community Garden has experienced a growing number of thefts and acts of vandalism, especially over the past summer. These incidents have been a source of frustration for both the volunteers who maintain the garden and the community members who depend on it. 
Cold Lake council approves pay raise, increase to other benefits

Cold Lake council approves pay raise, increase to other benefits

COLD LAKE - City of Cold Lake council approved proposed amendments to the Council Compensation Policy during the Oct. 8 regular meeting.
Lac La Biche peace officer training program includes gun safety

Lac La Biche peace officer training program includes gun safety

The recruits, who are in the community peace officer program at the Law Enforcement Training Centre in Lac La Biche, learned about the safe handling and firing of shotguns from Oct. 16-18 at the Lac La Biche shooting range.
Political parties not coming yet to Alberta municipalities outside of Calgary and Edmonton

Political parties not coming yet to Alberta municipalities outside of Calgary and Edmonton

Alberta's Bill 20 establishes regulations for municipal political parties, sets limits for campaign contributions, and adds new responsibilities for municipalities.
'Be the leader you want to be' says Power Up North speaker

'Be the leader you want to be' says Power Up North speaker

Jennifer Barroll, a professional speaker from Calgary, gave the presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Portage College Lac La Biche campus.
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