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Top athletes at SPAA badminton championships head to zones

Top athletes at SPAA badminton championships head to zones

The top athletes from the St. Paul Athletics Association (SPAA) badminton championships held at Glen Avon School and St. Paul Regional High School on April 16 are moving on to compete at the Northeast Alberta Schools' Athletic Association zone tournament.
Soil moisture levels increase from last year, though drought still a threat

Soil moisture levels increase from last year, though drought still a threat

LAKELAND – The government of Alberta’s Water Supply Outlook for April shows normal to below normal soil moisture levels in the Lakeland area, and Environment and Climate Change Canada states that “The April-May-June forecast probabi
RCMP on scene of serious collision near Ashmont

RCMP on scene of serious collision near Ashmont

St. Paul RCMP are on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision near Ashmont on April 23.
Elk Point mill rates set at finance-heavy town council meeting

Elk Point mill rates set at finance-heavy town council meeting

With the previous year’s finances taken care of, it was on to 2025, and decisions regarding the Town of Elk Point's 2025 mill rate.
Easter Bunny visits Cherry Grove for pancake breakfast

Easter Bunny visits Cherry Grove for pancake breakfast

Residents have meeting with City of Cold Lake officials over animal control policies

Residents have meeting with City of Cold Lake officials over animal control policies

COLD LAKE - Tempers flared at Cold Lake City Hall on the morning of April 15 as concerned residents met with Mayor Craig Copeland and city staff to express concerns over the policies and practices of the city's Animal Control Centre (ACC), after allegations surfaced that an animal had been euthanized unnecessarily, despite assurances it would not be.
Big changes on the way for Frog Lake First Nations

Big changes on the way for Frog Lake First Nations

Frog Lake First Nations acting CAO and Chief Operating Officer William Quinney joined Elk Point Mayor Parrish Tung and town council on line at last week’s regular council meeting.
Mallaig-based growing project, Acres of Hope, raises $30,000 to help feed people across the world

Mallaig-based growing project, Acres of Hope, raises $30,000 to help feed people across the world

The Mallaig-based Acres of Hope Growing Project completed its 14th growing season in 2024 and raised $30,000 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB).
Pope Francis dies at 88 years old

Pope Francis dies at 88 years old

Pope Francis died Easter Monday at the age of 88.
Little Beau Seed Co. focuses on growing flowers and fresh produce

Little Beau Seed Co. focuses on growing flowers and fresh produce

The agriculture industry in Alberta not only includes large farming operations, but also small, family-run enterprises such as Little Beau Seed Co. 
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