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Record-breaking 2023 brings warm temperatures, plenty of smoke to Alberta

Record-breaking 2023 brings warm temperatures, plenty of smoke to Alberta

Alberta saw major warming trends, with El Niño predicted to introduce more in 2024
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Third annual Skijoring for MS event plans for 2024 event, despite current snow shortage

Third annual Skijoring for MS event plans for 2024 event, despite current snow shortage

While the Lakeland - and much of the province - deals with an unusual snow shortage, the spirit of winter continues to thrive as the third annual Skijoring for MS event prepares to take the stage this coming March in Cold Lake.  
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Cold Lake resident takes down extensive holiday display for the last time

Cold Lake resident takes down extensive holiday display for the last time

On Jan. 1, Cold Lake resident Marty Belisle took down his annual Christmas display - marking the end of an era.
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These 10 places have the fastest rising rents in Alberta

These 10 places have the fastest rising rents in Alberta

Average rent in many municipalities far outpaced general rate of inflation
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Pontiacs end 2023 with two wins

Pontiacs end 2023 with two wins

The Bonnyville Pontiacs won their final two games of December beating the Drayton Valley Thunder 5-1 and the Whitecourt Wolverines 4-3.
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Antique vehicle missing following reported theft in County of St. Paul

Antique vehicle missing following reported theft in County of St. Paul

Police are hoping to track down a 1930 Ford Model A vehicle, along with other items, reportedly stolen from a property at Lottie Lake between the late evening of Dec. 29 and the afternoon of Dec. 30.
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Lac La Biche artist shares passion for stained glass art

Lac La Biche artist shares passion for stained glass art

Noella Somerville makes stained glass art creations from her home workshop.
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Preparing food to distribute to the community

Preparing food to distribute to the community

Stone Soup, a food rescue initiative operated by Community Learning Lac La Biche.
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Ringing in the new year with glow swimming

Ringing in the new year with glow swimming

A large group of local residents enjoyed themselves at the annual Portage College New Year's eve glow swim.
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Ten communities make up half of RCMP overdose response calls in Alberta

Ten communities make up half of RCMP overdose response calls in Alberta

Alberta RCMP responded to twice as many suspected drug overdoses between January and November of 2023 than in all of 2022.
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