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The event, which featured friendly games, food, and singing, took place from Aug. 9-10.

The Hon. David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, visited CFB Cold Lake on Aug. 13 as part of a five-base cross-Canada tour.

Residents of Lac La Biche may face disruptions to emergency medical services this month, as the Lac La Biche healthcare centre anticipates periods without an on-site physician in the emergency department.

The Town of Bonnyville is offering financial incentives to builders and homeowners to spur residential development and respond to recent population growth.

The lifting of the fire restriction means that safe fires are allowed, and that burning permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

The withdrawal will be effective as of July 1, 2026. 

Last year, the fundraiser tournament in St. Paul raised $70,000.

Among the 2024 donors was Faye Irvine of Elk Point who passed away at 75. Irvine donated tissue and her corneas when she passed away last August.

In St. Paul, participants include farming equipment supplier Caouette & Sons Implements and the Backroad Farmhouse.

On Aug. 2 and 3, from a parade, a farmer's market, ball games, and the tractor and lawnmower pull competition, plenty of activities were had at the event hosted by the Ashmont and District Ag Society.