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Wife-carrying event draws crowds at Lakeland Country Fair

Wife-carrying event draws crowds at Lakeland Country Fair

What's a Wife-Carrying Race? Well — glad you asked. Here's an example. It's also an example of two carry techniques ... the Piggy-back and the classic Estonian carry.
More images: Lakeland Country Fair Rodeo

More images: Lakeland Country Fair Rodeo

Videos & Images: Rodeo and farmers' market kick-off Lakeland Country Fair

Videos & Images: Rodeo and farmers' market kick-off Lakeland Country Fair

Wife-carrying race, horticulture show, live music, rodeo and more at weekend event
RCMP investigate string of spring-time forest fires on 881

RCMP investigate string of spring-time forest fires on 881

RCMP say fires between Anzac and Lac La Biche were deliberately set
Hole in one for RCMP

Hole in one for RCMP

Police respond to break and enter in progress call
The Shack is back

The Shack is back

The Summer Shack program will be visiting Lac La Biche’s Dumasfield Park over the summer holidays.
Lakeland residents wake to smoky conditions and worsening air quality

Lakeland residents wake to smoky conditions and worsening air quality

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the Bonnyville, St. Paul, Cold Lake and Lac La Biche areas, which is attributed to wildfire smoke that is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Much of western Canada is also under an air quality advisory.
Portage sports teams recruiting and ready

Portage sports teams recruiting and ready

Recruiting new players for upcoming ACAC season is a busy job
Portage veterans return for new season

Portage veterans return for new season

Familiar faces on Voyageur lineup will help teams continue to grow, say coaches
Kehewin Lake added to growing list of lakes with confirmed presence of blue-green algae

Kehewin Lake added to growing list of lakes with confirmed presence of blue-green algae

Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, has been identified in the waters of Kehewin Lake, according to Alberta Health Services.
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