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Swim-a-thon raises funds for Lac La Biche swim club

Swim-a-thon raises funds for Lac La Biche swim club

Twenty-five members of the Lac La Biche Whitecaps swim club competed in the 2025 'swim-a-thon' event, which took place on March 21.
Women in Ag awards honour Josie Pashulka, Janice Wirsta

Women in Ag awards honour Josie Pashulka, Janice Wirsta

Each year, Agriculture Finance Services Corporation (AFSC) presents Women in Ag awards to women who help shape the future of agriculture in Alberta with their leadership, resilience and dedication.
County of St. Paul approves 2025 oiling scopes

County of St. Paul approves 2025 oiling scopes

The County of St. Paul approved its list of road oiling projects for 2025. All six divisions will have roads oiled this year. 
Community invited to alumni volleyball fundraiser in Mallaig, construction of new school begins

Community invited to alumni volleyball fundraiser in Mallaig, construction of new school begins

Money raised will go toward Mallaig School’s athletic program as students are expected to lose access to the gymnasium in the future, as construction of a new school takes place. 
Strong work ethic brings home national silver medal for Bonnyville athlete

Strong work ethic brings home national silver medal for Bonnyville athlete

BONNYVILLE – Bonnyville athlete Connor Woods brought home a national silver medal from the Canadian Indoor Track and Field Championships in Toronto.
Alberta RCMP respond to 147 motor vehicle collisions on Thursday across the province

Alberta RCMP respond to 147 motor vehicle collisions on Thursday across the province

RCMP officers in many parts of the province were busy on March 27, responding to motor vehicle collisions.
Lac La Biche book club helps parents connect

Lac La Biche book club helps parents connect

For the past four years, Lac La Biche County FCSS has hosted the Holding Space Book Club for parents, to give them a chance to get together in a relaxing environment, share supper, conversation and life experiences.
Edmonton blues and roots musician Sean Pinchin kicks off 2025 season of Music in the Forest concert series

Edmonton blues and roots musician Sean Pinchin kicks off 2025 season of Music in the Forest concert series

The show took place on March 20 at the Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park community hall.
Pre-planning funding approved for new school in Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement

Pre-planning funding approved for new school in Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement

Buffalo Lake is the only Métis settlement in Alberta without a school in the community.
Portage College partners with town of Fox Creek on project to explore using fungi to fight wildfires

Portage College partners with town of Fox Creek on project to explore using fungi to fight wildfires

The project will involve members of the research team collecting fungi from a forested area near Fox Creek and studying them for their wood-composting capabilities to potentially minimize the hazards of forest fires.
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