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‘Geographically diverse’ civilian policing board will not ignore rural interests, says deputy premier

‘Geographically diverse’ civilian policing board will not ignore rural interests, says deputy premier

Alberta is consistently about 400 RCMP officers, short of its authorization for 1,900 of them.
Lac La Biche RCMP issue alert for missing 12-year-old

Lac La Biche RCMP issue alert for missing 12-year-old

Missing 12 year old not seen since the morning of Monday, Sept. 9
W.J. Cadzow hospital emergency ward without doc coverage this week

W.J. Cadzow hospital emergency ward without doc coverage this week

Overnight service disruptions as doctor shortage continues in Lac La Biche
Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events

Alberta premier Smith defends sharing public policy plans at members-only UCP events

Premier Danielle Smith is defending making a string of policy announcements at private United Conservative Party events, saying Albertans shouldn't be surprised by her agenda.
Family-owned trucking business focused on making an honest living

Family-owned trucking business focused on making an honest living

Rene and Jim Post have a simple vision - to create a business that treats people fairly and to be a place where people can come and make an honest living. 
Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs record overtime loss against North Stars

Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs record overtime loss against North Stars

The Bonnyville Jr A Pontiacs took the first game of the season to overtime at the RJ Lalonde Arena in Bonnyville, ultimately losing 4-3 against the Battlefords North Stars.
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

The Public Health Agency of Canada says it asked provinces to get rid of existing COVID-19 vaccines to avoid confusion with new formulations that will have the same drug identification number.
Passing grade so far for motorists in school zones, say local officers

Passing grade so far for motorists in school zones, say local officers

Lac La Biche County peace officer boss and law enforcement centre training director say officers are helping the new school year traffic to roll along smoothly
Town of Elk Point will support ice plant replacement

Town of Elk Point will support ice plant replacement

Elk Point Agricultural Society president Carrie Baumgardner, Acres for Ice committee member Loree Reynolds and A. G. Ross Arena secretary Courtney Kelly came to a special meeting of Elk Point Town Council last Monday with a sizeable ask.
Bonnyville councillor to run for FCSSA president

Bonnyville councillor to run for FCSSA president

Town of Bonnyville council unanimously approved Coun. Kayla Blanchette’s request to pursue presidency of the Family and Community Services Association of Alberta, during their Aug. 27 council meeting.
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