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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says

About one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to a Statistics Canada report issued Friday. That amounts to 3.5 million Canadians, it said.
JAWS Drama students perform whodunnit play Clue

JAWS Drama students perform whodunnit play Clue

JAWS students invite audiences to get a Clue
MLA says allowing Nurse Practitioners to set up private practice could benefit everyone

MLA says allowing Nurse Practitioners to set up private practice could benefit everyone

In November, the UCP government announced that Nurse Practitioners (NPs) can set up their own publicly funded private practices as soon as January to help with staff shortages, which could be a welcome addition to rural areas struggling to attract he
Music project builds self-esteem for northeast Alberta Indigenous youth

Music project builds self-esteem for northeast Alberta Indigenous youth

Indigenous youth from the Lakeland region release a five-track EP followed by performance at the National Music Centre in Calgary.
No more long waits for Alberta land titles

No more long waits for Alberta land titles

The backlog that has been overwhelming Alberta’s land titles department since 2021 has been cleared
Sparkle in the Park open for two more nights

Sparkle in the Park open for two more nights

This year's Sparkle in the Park has an impressive 53 displays, up from 21 last year. The event takes place at the Cold Lake MD of Bonnyville Campground Dec. 4 to 9.
Alberta hockey player Josh Davies signs with NHL Florida Panthers

Alberta hockey player Josh Davies signs with NHL Florida Panthers

An Airdrie, Alberta hockey player was selected in the sixth round, 186th overall at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.
Lakeland Lodge secures government funding for housing upgrades

Lakeland Lodge secures government funding for housing upgrades

Lakeland Lodge has secured $300,000 in government funding to renew and update units within its senior apartments and community housing complexes.
Bonnyville Festival of Trees gathers donations and offers holiday spirit

Bonnyville Festival of Trees gathers donations and offers holiday spirit

The Festival of Trees took place at the C2 Centre on Dec. 2 and 3, drawing crowds of people while also raising funds for the Bonnyville Health Foundation.
Red tape reduction bylaw receives first reading by Bonnyville Town council

Red tape reduction bylaw receives first reading by Bonnyville Town council

Home businesses in the Town of Bonnyville may soon see their last annual development permit renewal form, if Town council approves an amendment to its Land Use Bylaw following a public hearing on Dec. 15.