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Over 850 spectators gathered at the Ag Corral for the second annual Spring Bullarama on March 22, hosted by the St. Paul Ag Society. The rodeo also marks the beginning of the Bull Riders Canada (BRC) Season XIII.

Canadians will be heading to the polls on April 28. On March 23, Liberal Party of Canada leader Mark Carney asked to dissolve parliament, starting the 45th general election in Canada.

LAKELAND - Across Alberta, time has taken its toll on oil and gas wells as they ceased production.

Bonnyville musician Mike Plume, along with opener Joel Stewart, graced the brand new Strathcona Performing Arts Centre stage during the theatre's first show on March 21.

City of Cold Lake council discussed proposed amendments to its Arena and Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy to ensure that bookings prioritize events that bring economic benefits to the community

Two suspects were arrested by Bonnyvill RCMP after an officer noticed a side-by-side on the Iron Horse Trail near an industrial area, parked "suspiciously close to the fence line of a business."

An investigation is underway after a man died while in police custody in St. Paul in March.

Five weeks after their first annual general meeting since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Lakeland Rural Crime Watch Association gathered in Elk Point to plan for a more active role than they have played in keeping Lakeland communities safe during that time. 

Head coach Derek Zapisocki said the Bengals are now preparing for the upcoming season. Spring camp will begin in May and recruitment is also underway.

Seven members of the team received awards during the event, which took place on March 22.