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Engines start turning in preparation for the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show

Engines start turning in preparation for the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show

Organizers for the Cold Lake Air Show are already busy preparing and making improvements to next year’s air show event as 4 Wing Cold Lake prepares to make the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show bigger and better than ever to celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100th anniversary.
Vegreville police seize 135 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Vegreville police seize 135 cartons of contraband cigarettes

Police believe that the suspect was allegedly selling the contraband cigarettes in the area of Vegreville and other nearby jurisdictions.
Capella Centre welcomes new executive director

Capella Centre welcomes new executive director

The Capella Centre, a St. Paul-based women’s shelter helping women and children escape domestic violence, who serves much of the Lakeland area, welcomed a new executive director earlier this month.
MD decision reminds builders to adhere to development bylaws or face costly consequence

MD decision reminds builders to adhere to development bylaws or face costly consequence

A Fort Kent property owner is on the hook for making a detached garage comply with the MD of Bonnyville’s Land Use Bylaw. The builder of the garage sought a development variance for the structure that had been built without a permit.
Service disruption at Cadzow Emergency Department overnight Tuesday

Service disruption at Cadzow Emergency Department overnight Tuesday

Lac La Biche doctor shortage continues to affect Emergency Room physician scheduling
STARS Air Ambulance continues to provide lifesaving treatment to Lakeland residents

STARS Air Ambulance continues to provide lifesaving treatment to Lakeland residents

In the last five years, STARS has carried out a combined 655 missions to emergency calls within the MD of Bonnyville, Lac La Biche County, County of St. Paul, Smoky Lake County and County of Vermilion River. As a charity helicopter air ambulance service, STARS has become the best hope for patients in many worst-case scenarios.
Cyanobacteria shows its colours on Jessie Lake

Cyanobacteria shows its colours on Jessie Lake

Numerous recreational Alberta lakes are currently under a blue-green algae advisory with eight active advisories listed in the Lakeland area.
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
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