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This group, according to Staci Lattimer, manager of recreation and culture for Lac La Biche County, will advocate for sport-tourism related initiatives, work with local businesses, tourism operators, and partners.

LARA is a non-profit research and extension organization that has been active in the region since 1991.

The long-running community event will feature the signature car and truck races, along with a live driver's auction and lawnmower races during the intermission.

Jonathan and Nica Schultz of Calgary were the first-place winners of the 2025 Alberta Wife Carrying Championship, which took place on Aug. 2 at the Lakeland Agricom.

“Since the beginning, the City has maintained its position that 4 Wing Cold Lake, arguably the most important military base in Canada, needs to be valued in the same manner that all other properties in Cold Lake are valued."

Director of Protective Services Trevor Kotowich said the committee will not have "oversight" over the St. Paul RCMP detachment, but will provide recommendations related to policing.

A citizen initiative petition asking Albertans if the province should remain in Canada has already already been approved by Elections Canada and starting to roll out.

The Cold Lake Museums programming is in full swing this summer with a range of educational and interactive activities designed to engage the community - and there’s still more to come.

Jesso, who is actively involved with different organizations in the community, received the honour on July 22.