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Cold Lake marathon runner goes the extra mile to support domestic abuse survivors

Cold Lake marathon runner goes the extra mile to support domestic abuse survivors

Curtis Hargrove, a marathon runner from Cold Lake, is no stranger to pushing the limits for charity.
Alberta’s health minister walks back hospital abortion access claims

Alberta’s health minister walks back hospital abortion access claims

Last week, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange played down concerns that transferring the operation of some hospitals to Covenant Health would negatively impact reproductive health care, but the minister’s claim about abortion access is contradicted by provincial policy and data.
Resident questions why submerged car is still in Floatingstone Lake

Resident questions why submerged car is still in Floatingstone Lake

A submerged vehicle spotted in Floatingstone Lake, which is on the west side of the County of St. Paul, has left local residents frustrated, with authorities struggling to resolve the issue for nearly a year. 
RCMP Major Crimes investigating woman's death in Saskatchewan east of Cold Lake

RCMP Major Crimes investigating woman's death in Saskatchewan east of Cold Lake

A woman was found deceased on Big Island Cree Nation Thursday and residents were asked to stay indoors as police searched for a suspect.
Cherry Grove hosts September gymkhana

Cherry Grove hosts September gymkhana

The Lakeland Gymkhana Association came to Cherry Grove to host an event for all ages on Sept. 7-8.
Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Alberta canola producers react to China's anti-dumping probe and the resulting commodity price drop by locking their bin doors in hopes of better pricing.
Longtime library board chair in line for honours

Longtime library board chair in line for honours

A request from Member of Parliament Shannon Stubbs for Town Council’s assistance in finding nominees for the King Charles III Coronation Medal instantly brought forth the name of the late Laverne Wilson.
Elk Point firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Elk Point firefighters pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Elk Point Elementary School students flocked to the south end of their playground as Elk Point Fire Department members in full protective gear made their first of two laps around the traditional parade route, accompanied by the department’s new Rescue 2 unit. 
Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

A new report says rental rate increases are starting to level out, a welcome sign for the nearly 40 per cent of Canadians concerned about their ability to afford housing because of rising prices.
Group home application approved by MD of Bonnyville

Group home application approved by MD of Bonnyville

The MD of Bonnyville has approved the change in use of a property that was formerly used as a bed and breakfast to institutional use for a proposed group home.
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