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City council approved a new water billing adjustment program policy at its April 8 regular meeting, giving homeowners facing extraordinary water bills due to leaks or unintentional usage a potential break.

The competition, which was organized through the Lac La Biche County FCSS Teen Chillzone program, took place on April 4 at the Bold Centre.

Premier Academy coach Melissa Kirkendall shared her pride for their seven teams of cheerleaders who competed at the Take Flight event in Cold Lake that took place March 29 and 30.

Burnout coach Jana Cook recently gave a presentation entitled Burnout 101, sharing her expertise on how to spot and manage the effects of burnout - something she said affects 48 per cent of employees.

On April 7, Albert and Denise Jacques were at the St. Paul Registry to talk to members of the community about how organ and tissue donation can save lives.

IRON RIVER – The Iron River Fire Department had one of its fire trucks stolen from the fire hall, during the early hours of April 10.

Maya Fisher took over the position of Library Director for Lac La Biche County Public Libraries from Maureen Penn, who retired in December after spending 15 years in the role.

Infrastructure spending in Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul reflects the Alberta government’s “deep commitment to rural Alberta and our long-term prosperity,” the UCP MLA from the northeast central riding said April 8.

COLD LAKE - An Advanced Tactical Aviation Course will be taking place at 4 Wing Cold Lake, which will result in an increase in air traffic from April 11 to May 16.

Around 3:30 p.m. on April 9, Cold Lake and the Bonnyville RCMP blocked off a road at Highway 28 in the Range 444 area.