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Métis Nation brings talent to Bonnyville for Boxing Day

Métis Nation brings talent to Bonnyville for Boxing Day

The Métis Nation of Alberta hosted a Boxing Day Talent Show at the C2 Centre, where contestants were given the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd and panel of judges for cash prizes.
Bonnyville glittered with hoar frost for all to enjoy

Bonnyville glittered with hoar frost for all to enjoy

CHERRY GROVE - Residents were out enjoying the sparkling display of hoar frost on Dec. 23. Hikers, families tobogganing, dog walkers, and snowmobilers were out playing on the Iron Horse Trail that was on full winter wonderland display.
Elk Point, St. Paul Fire Departments fight structure fire

Elk Point, St. Paul Fire Departments fight structure fire

ELK POINT – A Friday afternoon structure fire had the Elk Point Fire Department calling in for help from St.
Thank you - it has been a 32-year privilege

Thank you - it has been a 32-year privilege

I've been a proud journalist in one of Alberta's biggest news areas for 32 years. Now I'm off to find a new story.
Rural Albertans struggle to find end-of-life care close to home

Rural Albertans struggle to find end-of-life care close to home

Rural Albertans nearing the end of their lives are frequently faced with an “unfathomable” choice: leave their home to get the palliative and hospice care they need or die in the community without those supports.
Nenshi ploughs through media interviews, car repairs and — finally — some food during yearend recap schedule

Nenshi ploughs through media interviews, car repairs and — finally — some food during yearend recap schedule

I've got a lot of work to do in the far north and east and the west of the province. But it's really been great how people have been responding.
Rural concerns stay high on UCP’s agenda — premier

Rural concerns stay high on UCP’s agenda — premier

Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, reflects on a busy year and how her government continues to prioritize rural issue
False alarms number one response for Lac La Biche County Fire Rescue

False alarms number one response for Lac La Biche County Fire Rescue

False alarms have become a big problem in Lac La Biche, with the County fire department responding to 118 false alarm calls in 2024.
As many accident scenes as fires for St. Paul Fire Department

As many accident scenes as fires for St. Paul Fire Department

St. Paul Fire Department responded to almost as many vehicle accidents as they did all types of fires combined in 2024.
Bonnyville Health Foundation making mental health a focus in 2025

Bonnyville Health Foundation making mental health a focus in 2025

The Bonnyville Health Foundation (BHF) is excited to announce the launch of a crucial donation campaign to raise funds for the creation of a new mental health seclusion room as part of the upcoming Emergency Department renovation.
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