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Pie auction raises $4,000 to support youth group and Mallaig Museum

Pie auction raises $4,000 to support youth group and Mallaig Museum

Pie by pie, the Mallaig community raised just under $4,000 for the Mallaig Baptist Church Youth Group and the Mallaig and District Museum during a fundraiser on March 21.
Lac La Biche pool construction on time and on budget

Lac La Biche pool construction on time and on budget

LAC LA BICHE – While the new aquatic facility at the Bold Centre in Lac La Biche is on time and on budget, the project could be impacted by cost increases as a result of the ongoing trade war with the United States. The aquatic centre is projected to
Portage College hosts spring open house in Lac La Biche

Portage College hosts spring open house in Lac La Biche

The event took place at the Lac La Biche campus on March 24.
Saddle Lake RCMP seize firearms, charge four people

Saddle Lake RCMP seize firearms, charge four people

A report of a man discharging a firearm ultimately lead to RCMP searching two residences, the seizure of three firearms, and four people being arrested.
Everyday Albertans paying to cover lost revenue from oil and gas companies, says RMA

Everyday Albertans paying to cover lost revenue from oil and gas companies, says RMA

Albertans are compensating for the unpaid municipal property taxes of many oil and gas companies, according to Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA).
Breaking barriers and proving women belong in Alberta’s oil and gas industry

Breaking barriers and proving women belong in Alberta’s oil and gas industry

Alberta’s oil and gas industry is no stranger to challenges, but for women like Danny Szabon, those challenges take on a whole new meaning.  
Alberta farmland values hit new high

Alberta farmland values hit new high

The average cultivated farmland values in Alberta were up 7.1 per cent in 2024.
Cold Lake mayor criticizes Prime Minister Carney's review of F-35 purchase, urges focus on military readiness

Cold Lake mayor criticizes Prime Minister Carney's review of F-35 purchase, urges focus on military readiness

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed on Tuesday at a press conference in Halifax that his government would examine ways to adjust the planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets if the Liberals win the upcoming general election on April 28. 
Working group to explore unpaid oil and gas property tax problem

Working group to explore unpaid oil and gas property tax problem

Alberta’s government says it is putting together a working group with municipal leaders to find “potential solutions” to help municipalities collect millions owed in unpaid oil and gas property taxes.
St. Paul Canadiens U18 female team avenges league final loss with provincial championship

St. Paul Canadiens U18 female team avenges league final loss with provincial championship

Although the Battle River Knights U18 female team may have defeated the St. Paul Canadiens in league finals, when the teams met again at the provincial championship, the Canadiens made sure it didn’t happen again. 
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