Local News

A plant and garage sale was held at the Lac La Biche Heritage Society building in the hamlet of Lac La Biche on May 24.

Homeowners in Cold Lake will see an average municipal property tax increase of 4.58 per cent in 2025, after City council passed the final readings of the tax rate bylaw during its May 27 regular meeting.

Representatives from MCSnet gathered with dignitaries from the MD of Bonnyville and Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr, to celebrate the improvement of internet speeds within select areas of the MD of Bonnyville.  

The dinosaur sculptures at the St. Paul and District Art Foundation’s latest paleontology-themed art exhibit were created by a 10-year-old child – Leo Spoeth.

Elk Point Community Choir and the École du Sommet Senior Band entertained an audience at the Allied Arts Centre on May 23.

4 Wing Cold Lake has announced it will be conducting an Emergency Response exercise within the Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake area on June 2.

A St. Paul residence was searched by police for the second time since February.

Environment Canada issued air quality statements for Lac La Biche, Bonnyville and St. Paul areas on May 30.

Renovations to the emergency department (ED) at the St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre are now complete. Construction began in late fall 2023 and concluded in March 2025.

Hot, dry temperatures result in fire bans across the Lakeland.