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Residents express thoughts on regional housing strategy

Residents express thoughts on regional housing strategy

Residents shared their perspectives on housing during an information session about the development of a regional housing strategy in the St. Paul region. 
Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Documents obtained through an access-to-information request show the cabinet committee met throughout fall 2024. Emails also identify a handful of UCP backbenchers participating in the review panel.
MD of Bonnyville approves request to allow three horses on three-acre property

MD of Bonnyville approves request to allow three horses on three-acre property

The MD of Bonnyville approved a request for a bylaw exception, for the owners of a Moose Lake property to keep three horses on their three-acre property.
Cold Lake builds excitement for Snow Fever Festival

Cold Lake builds excitement for Snow Fever Festival

Cold Lake is gearing up for its annual Snow Fever festival, set to take place over the Family Day long weekend.  
Crane Lake residents raise concerns about proposed drilling under lake

Crane Lake residents raise concerns about proposed drilling under lake

The Crane Lake Advisory & Stewardship Society (CLASS) and the local landowners are raising concerns over an oil drilling project under Crane Lake and says it will be proposing a public meeting.
Peavey Mart warns of scams as liquidation is underway

Peavey Mart warns of scams as liquidation is underway

Peavey Mart said it is aware of fake websites and social media accounts that are impersonating the retailer
Youth arrested following pepper spray incidents in Bonnyville, Lloydminster

Youth arrested following pepper spray incidents in Bonnyville, Lloydminster

A youth has been arrested following reports of armed robberies that involved victims being pepper sprayed in Bonnyville and Lloydminster.
Princess Tea brings magic to Lac La Biche

Princess Tea brings magic to Lac La Biche

The Princess Tea has been taking place annually for over a decade. The 2025 edition of the popular community event took place on Feb. 8 and 9 at the Lakeland Agricom.
Alberta's Smith to join premiers in Washington amid U.S. tariff threats

Alberta's Smith to join premiers in Washington amid U.S. tariff threats

Smith confirmed the trip in a Monday news release, saying she will embrace a "Team Canada approach" to convince Americans the levies would harm workers and businesses on both sides of the border.
Lac La Biche County paid $190,000 in carbon tax in 2024

Lac La Biche County paid $190,000 in carbon tax in 2024

Not including the aquatic centre, Lac La Biche County spent $188,497.85 on federal fuel charges in 2024. The county reported they expect that number to increase by $37,000 in 2025 to $225,653.06.
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