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Hygiene items, cleaning wipes, laundry detergent and toilet paper are not the first items that come to mind when Christmas shopping, but for people struggling financially, these household necessities are needed.

While no decision has been made, the Town of St. Paul met with representatives from the St. Paul Animal Shelter on Nov. 16 regarding an increased need for space at the shelter.

Staff Sgt. Sarah Parke encourages the public to report any crime, however minor it might seem, “because unbeknownst to them, it may be related to a rash of events in the same area and might help solve the puzzle.”

A sounding carbon monoxide (CO) detector led paramedics and Station 5 Bonnyville firefighters to attend a residence in Kehewin. The call is a reminder for residents to routinely check their detectors.

An approximately 42-megawatt (MW) solar power project by Obton Solar Canada is being proposed near Vilna. 

The men's washroom at the Cold Lake Energy Centre is closed until further notice after "extensive vandalism" took place, according to the City of Cold Lake.

In a step toward promoting sustainable practices and helping local ecosystems, the Cold Lake City approved the beekeeping bylaw during a council meeting on Nov. 14.

Like the name says ... it's the main thing is to have fun

Animal control, overflowing garbage and unsightly properties tops the to-do list for Town of Bonnyville’s community peace officer during first full year on the job.

Nationally, the mental health of farmers is generally worse than the rest of the population