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On Aug. 16, Rajiv Rawat and Monique Robitaille and their daughters Aenea Rawat and Sunura Rawat were forced to evacuate Yellowknife due to wildfires.

‘I wonder if those first library members imagined the library as it is today. Not just books, but computers, STEAM kits, digital resources and more. If they realized the library as an all-access pass to the world,’ says Bonnyville’s library manager.

We want to thank Participants & Sponsors for taking part in the Great West Media Pick The Winners Hockey Pool Presented by A1 Heating & Cooling. We would also like to congratulate all of our winners.

Cold Lake RCMP advise that Helena Kozak was located safe.

Two personal-use water stations were installed in Cold Lake over the summer, one at Kinosoo Beach and the other in the downtown area.

The Lakeland Rodeo Association’s 2023 circuit began April 29 in St. Paul, and with an additional 17 rodeos adding to their standings, the best of the best in a total of 14 events returned to St. Paul over the Labour Day weekend for Showdown 2023.

Karen Collins served as Métis Nation of Alberta Region 1 president from 2002-2018 and was also a member of the commission for the Métis government constitution.

Three local candidates for the first-ever Otipemisiwak (Michif for ‘coming together’) Métis Government have been busy on the campaign trail.

Two area residents are vying for the opportunity to be a voice for Métis District 12, St. Paul-Cold Lake, in the upcoming election for a district captain in the first ever Otipemisiwak Métis Government that will transition from the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA).