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Lac La Biche County to host water well management workshop this week

Lac La Biche County to host water well management workshop this week

The well workshop will be held at McArthur Place on Wednesday.
ICYMI: Lawsuit certified in St. Paul alleges abuse of Indigenous students at Bonnyville school

ICYMI: Lawsuit certified in St. Paul alleges abuse of Indigenous students at Bonnyville school

ICYMI: A $50-million class-action lawsuit was certified in St. Paul on Jan. 21.
Government announces new income program for people with disabilities

Government announces new income program for people with disabilities

A new income supports program for people with disabilities in Alberta is launching in July 2026, and Albertans currently receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) will either remain on AISH or transition to the new Alberta Disabili
County of St. Paul denies funding request for playground, cites tight budget

County of St. Paul denies funding request for playground, cites tight budget

The County of St. Paul will help the elementary school’s parents fundraising council with writing grant applications.
Ten Lakeland projects approved for CFEP funding

Ten Lakeland projects approved for CFEP funding

Approximately $518,000 will be coming to the Lakeland in the form of Community Facility Enhancement Program grants from the province in 2025.
Alberta government announces $15/day childcare, but no more subsidy

Alberta government announces $15/day childcare, but no more subsidy

Changes to child care funding in Alberta will mean an increase in fees for parents who were receiving subsidy under the previous funding formula.
Retired teachers celebrate freedom from the classroom in Elk Point

Retired teachers celebrate freedom from the classroom in Elk Point

Retired teachers and school staff gathered at the Empress Family Restaurant on Jan. 28.
Public invited to watch charity hockey game in Mallaig

Public invited to watch charity hockey game in Mallaig

The St. Paul RCMP is hosting a charity hockey tournament in Mallaig at the Mallaig Arena on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Extreme cold warning remains in effect for much of northern Alberta Tuesday morning

Extreme cold warning remains in effect for much of northern Alberta Tuesday morning

An extreme cold warning is in place across much of the Lakeland region on Feb. 4.
St. Paul Education weighs 2025-26 school calendar options

St. Paul Education weighs 2025-26 school calendar options

St. Paul Education board of trustees discussed options about how the 2025-26 school calendar will look like during the board of trustees meeting on Jan. 22. 
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