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The popular event, which is hosted by the Lac La Biche Agricultural Society and features Disney princesses and special themes, has been taking place annually for over a decade.

The Lac La Biche Heritage Society hosts drop-in recreational games twice a month.

The City of Cold Lake has approved a grant to support a cultural event honouring world-renowned Indigenous artist Alex Janvier. 

People gathered at the Cherry Grove Hall to celebrate their hunting harvest, have antlers measured, mingle with other outdoors-people, and also had the chance to win some big prizes during the Cherry Grove Big Buck Night.

The program, which is held at Lac La Biche's Bold Center, teaches skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, as well as understanding basic game strategies.

The exhibit shows how people stayed warm during different times in history and in different environments.

Rob Kruk, president of the Lac La Biche Backcountry Riders, says while the club could use a bit more snow on local trails, the situation is better than last winter.

The City of Cold Lake is moving forward with a proposal to allow 24-hour childcare services, a change aimed at supporting families with non-standard work schedules.  

Saddle Lake Cree Nation celebrated the birth of 42 babies born in 2024 during its 14th Annual Baby Celebration, hosted by the Saddle Lake Health Centre.