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Lakeland producers encouraged to seek regenerative agriculture grants

The Lakeland Agricultural Research Association (LARA) has been promoting the federally funded On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), which gives financial support to farmers to accelerate their adoption of regenerative agriculture practices, or “on-farm Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs).” 
Kryla Ukrainian Dancers celebrate spring at annual concert

Kryla Ukrainian Dancers celebrate spring at annual concert

Crew Haus fundraiser sparks Cold Lake’s roller skating revival

Crew Haus fundraiser sparks Cold Lake’s roller skating revival

The buzz of clippers met the beat of wheels at Crew Haus Barbers and Stylists on April 5, as the retro-inspired salon transformed into a hub of community connection, creativity, and skating dreams.
Portage College to offer new carpentry and heavy equipment technician apprenticeship programs

Portage College to offer new carpentry and heavy equipment technician apprenticeship programs

The programs are set to begin this August.
For Lac La Biche resident, volunteering brings sense of purpose and connection with others

For Lac La Biche resident, volunteering brings sense of purpose and connection with others

Wayne Mah coaches youth soccer, helps out at his church, and also volunteers with the Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society.
AHS says more cases of the measles confirmed in Two Hills, Vegreville area

AHS says more cases of the measles confirmed in Two Hills, Vegreville area

Individuals who were in two specific locations during the specified dates may have been exposed to measles. This includes the Two Hills Health Centre Emergency Department on April 24 and St. Joseph's General Hospital in Vegreville on April 24 and 25.
Spring Trade Show and Market set for May 3-4 at Lac La Biche's Bold Centre

Spring Trade Show and Market set for May 3-4 at Lac La Biche's Bold Centre

The second annual event is hosted by the Lac La Biche District Chamber of Commerce to highlight storefront and small home-based businesses.
Elk Point police seize drugs, lay charges following traffic stop

Elk Point police seize drugs, lay charges following traffic stop

Police have laid charges against four people after a suspicious vehicle appeared to be trying to elude police at 3 a.m. on April 23, near Elk Point.
Lindsey Walker to perform at second show of 2025 Music in the Forest concert series

Lindsey Walker to perform at second show of 2025 Music in the Forest concert series

The Edmonton-based musician will be bringing her folk and roots rock sound to the campground ampitheatre at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park in Lac La Biche on May 17.
Stubbs and Goodridge re-elected with over 80 per cent of vote

Stubbs and Goodridge re-elected with over 80 per cent of vote

While votes are still being counted on Tuesday morning, incumbent Conservative MPs Shannon Stubbs and Laila Goodridge are reporting to have earned over 80 per cent of the vote in their respective ridings.
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