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What it means to be a peacekeeper

What it means to be a peacekeeper

Albert Peddle, an 86-year-old veteran from Ashmont served in the Canadian military for 32 years, speaks about some of his time as a peacekeeper.
'Let's be calm': Canada's cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump's election win

'Let's be calm': Canada's cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump's election win

Canadian cabinet ministers are offering reassurances and urging calm after learning former president Donald Trump will be heading back to the White House after a campaign in which he promised punishing tariffs and mass deportations.
RCMP looking for missing Wandering River man

RCMP looking for missing Wandering River man

Benjamin Bartok was last seen in Wandering River on Nov. 4. There is concern for his well-being.
Lac La Biche to get two additional doctors

Lac La Biche to get two additional doctors

Two new docs said to be coming into Lac La Biche as two prepare to leave
$110,000 investment reminds Albertans to 'Rat on Rats'

$110,000 investment reminds Albertans to 'Rat on Rats'

"This campaign will educate and remind Albertans to do their part to keep the pest out of our province," said Ag Minister RJ Sigurdson.
Lac La Biche musician Amri opens for The Washboard Union

Lac La Biche musician Amri opens for The Washboard Union

Amri, a 16-year-old Lac La Biche-based musician, was the opening act for The Washboard Union, who played at the Bold Center on Thursday, Oct. 24. The show was the first of 19 dates that the BC-based band will be playing as part of its 'Grab the Wheel and Go Tour.'
Glendon market draws vendors to Halloween-themed event

Glendon market draws vendors to Halloween-themed event

Kids and vendors alike got the chance to wear their Halloween costumes at the Glendon Halloween Market, where 33 vendors filled the RCMP hall.
Bonnyville turned Halloween hotspot

Bonnyville turned Halloween hotspot

After wearing their costumes to school, kids were seen across town picking up candy not only at people's homes, but throughout the community at the Bonnylodge and Bonnyville Baptist Church, among other stops.
Ashmont Royal Canadian Legion remembers veterans

Ashmont Royal Canadian Legion remembers veterans

Veterans featured on the banners were either from the community or have family members in the community. Many of the veterans served in World War II.
Alberta in talks to attract transgender health specialists to the province

Alberta in talks to attract transgender health specialists to the province

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says her department is actively trying to recruit physicians who specialize in transgender health care.
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