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U7 jamboree teaches grassroots of hockey in St. Paul

U7 jamboree teaches grassroots of hockey in St. Paul

A U7 hockey jamboree in St. Paul featured teams from across the Lakeland, including Bonnyville and Lac La Biche.
St. Paul Barracuda Swim Club swim laps to raise money

St. Paul Barracuda Swim Club swim laps to raise money

The effort is part of the club's annual "Laps for Loonies" fundraiser.
Groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new provincial disability assistance program

Groups ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new provincial disability assistance program

Disability groups in the Lakeland are cautiously optimistic about the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program announced by the province Feb.
Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers have a lot of worries about potential 25 per cent tariffs imposed on their industry by U.S. President Donald Trump.
St. Paul Desna Ukrainian dancers perform at fundraiser supper

St. Paul Desna Ukrainian dancers perform at fundraiser supper

On Feb. 1, the St. Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club held its annual perogy fundraiser supper, drawing 400 attendees for an evening of food, dance, and celebration of Ukrainian culture.
Vermilion RCMP lay charges following copper wire theft

Vermilion RCMP lay charges following copper wire theft

A man has been charged with several offences after Vermilion RCMP received a call of a suspicious vehicle that was stuck on a lease road.
Bonnyville Library hosts book coach for writer's webinar

Bonnyville Library hosts book coach for writer's webinar

The Bonnyville Municipal Library put on a writer’s workshop called ‘Write a Fabulous First Page’ with certified book coach and developmental editor Rebecca Pickens.
Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta’s front-line health provider says it will stop awarding contracts to firms at the centre of an auditor's investigation into what the Opposition NDP calls unprecedented allegations of corruption surrounding health procurement contracts.
Bonnyville 2024 municipal census shows increase in population

Bonnyville 2024 municipal census shows increase in population

The Town of Bonnyville announced that the 2024 Municipal census results had been received, and they show an increase in the town's population from 6,359 in 2021 to 6,675 in 2024.
Good first season for Lac La Biche Lakers junior hockey team

Good first season for Lac La Biche Lakers junior hockey team

The Lakers, who began their inaugural 2024-2025 season in October, have enjoyed eight wins in a row and will be heading to the playoffs in March.
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