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Midway returns bigger and better

Midway returns bigger and better

The midway for the 2025 edition of Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days, which goes from Aug. 1-3, will feature more rides and increased food options.
Old-fashioned ball tournament part of events for Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days 2025

Old-fashioned ball tournament part of events for Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days 2025

The tournament will consist of both baseball and slo-pitch events.
Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre hosts second annual Day of Peace

Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre hosts second annual Day of Peace

The Cold Lake Native Friendship Center brought the community together at the Indigenous side of the Cold Lake Museums on July 25 to celebrate the second annual Day of Peace, a cultural event rooted in Indigenous teachings, Mayan tradition, and a vision for global harmony.
Fish derby returns after 10-year hiatus

Fish derby returns after 10-year hiatus

The fish derby takes place on Beaver Lake on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Brian Jean praises agreement between Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario

Brian Jean praises agreement between Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario

Recently, the governments of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario signed a Memorandum-of-Understanding (MOU) that will involve the three Canadian provinces working together to build new pipelines.
Health Minister says rural voices important to new advisory councils

Health Minister says rural voices important to new advisory councils

LAKELAND – Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Adriana LaGrange said the 14 new regional advisory councils formed by the province will help ensure rural voices are heard.
1930s Canadian bills will be the main item at the Haying in the 30s auction

1930s Canadian bills will be the main item at the Haying in the 30s auction

Yolande Theroux, organizer of auction, said the bills were kept preserved inside a shoe box that has been passed down through four generations.
Proposed roadwork receives intense scrutiny at Lac La Biche County council meeting

Proposed roadwork receives intense scrutiny at Lac La Biche County council meeting

A request to repair an intersection on Beaver Lake Cree Nation was the subject of a contentious half hour debate among Lac La Biche County council on July 22.
Senior care in St. Paul remains a priority for MLA Scott Cyr

Senior care in St. Paul remains a priority for MLA Scott Cyr

Addressing increasing utility costs for seniors living at home and improving senior care facilities are among the pathways the MLA is exploring to improve senior care in the region.
Lakeland municipalities concerned by drought conditions

Lakeland municipalities concerned by drought conditions

Insufficient rainfall and damage from grasshoppers have municipalities across northeast Alberta concerned about both crop yields and quality, along with the price and availability of hay.
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