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A Lac La Biche man is keeping his Indigenous heritage alive by teaching the Cree language to others.

ELK POINT - It was a night of many changes on Saturday, Sept. 16 as the Community Lions of Elk Point hosted an evening of dining, fashion and entertainment by the many faces of Bonnie Kilroe at her star-studded best in ‘Divas.

The corn maze was the tallest ever, the lineups were long for everything from the bouncy train and ball toss to the bowling and balloon darts and the silent auction boasted a whopping 63 items at this year's Franchere Fall Fair.

RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing woman from St. Paul.

The St. Paul and District Food Bank is seeing increased demand this year. Larry Lambert, board chairman of the food bank, says the number of people seeking aid has increased this year by at least 100 people.

The needs and wants of the community were expressed during a series of public consultations held on Sept. 12.

On Sept. 23, the first in-person Lakeland Dark Sky Celebration since 2019 will be taking place at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.

The events at the Lac La Biche Mission on Saturday, Sept. 9 included a Metis sash weaving and beading workshops, live musical entertainment, as well as a multicultural food fair.

A. G. Ross Arena representatives approached Elk Point council with an urgent request at the Sept. 11 council meeting.