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LAC LA BICHE - Lac La Biche County moved $1.3 million from the Stabilization Reserve to the 2025 Capital Projects Budget to complete projects started in previous years.

A woman who helped shape the Lakeland region through compassion, leadership, and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude has been permanently recognized for her decades of service.

COLD LAKE - A surge of interest in the multibillion-dollar Future Fighter Capability Project brought over 220 contractors, tradespeople, and service providers to the Cold Lake Energy Centre’s Reid Field House on May 27 for a recruitment and information event hosted by the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce.

A parade to mark three decades since the program was established in the Lac La Biche region was held on the afternoon of May 23.

COLD LAKE - Homelessness is rising in Cold Lake, with more people turning to emergency shelter services amid growing mental health concerns and housing instability.

Bonnyville RCMP received a complaint at approximately 12:20 p.m. of a person with a firearm in the Bonnyville area, Friday.

A plant and garage sale was held at the Lac La Biche Heritage Society building in the hamlet of Lac La Biche on May 24.

Homeowners in Cold Lake will see an average municipal property tax increase of 4.58 per cent in 2025, after City council passed the final readings of the tax rate bylaw during its May 27 regular meeting.

Representatives from MCSnet gathered with dignitaries from the MD of Bonnyville and Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr, to celebrate the improvement of internet speeds within select areas of the MD of Bonnyville.  

The dinosaur sculptures at the St. Paul and District Art Foundation’s latest paleontology-themed art exhibit were created by a 10-year-old child – Leo Spoeth.