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Despite the gusty weather making it feel significantly colder than the seasonal 15 degrees, members of the North East Alberta Retired Teacher's Association walked from Reunion Station in St. Paul on June 7.

Lac La Biche County council voted unanimously to approve three motions after slightly more than an hour in closed session on June 3.

St. Paul Fire Department extinguished a brush fire south of town on June 9.

The Bonnyville Shooting Sports Association (BSSA) held its annual ladies shoot at the Bonnyville shooting range, where women could sign up for a day of learning and experience.

As measles continues to spread around the province, public health authorities and school boards are both encouraging families to get vaccinated. As of June 9, there were 24 active cases in Alberta and 809 cases total.

Air quality warnings are in place for much of the Lakeland Wednesday as smoke from wildfires moves into the area.

"RCMP monitored the situation until the bear left the area," said Forbes.

Cold Lake and District FCSS kicked off Seniors Week in the tastiest way possible, with a hot pancake breakfast that drew dozens of seniors to reconnect, celebrate, and get informed.

COLD LAKE — The Cold Lake Energy Centre transformed into a hub of activity on June 6 as seniors gathered for a day of games, fitness, and connection in celebration of Seniors’ Week.

Can one MLA effectively represent a riding as large and diverse as Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul? MLA Scott Cyr believes the answer is no, and he's taking his case to the Electoral Boundaries Commission.