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Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in most ages

Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in most ages

In 2022, there were 618 death-by-suicide cases in Alberta: 463 men and 155 women died from suicide across the province.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by grader in Goodfish Lake

Pedestrian dies after being struck by grader in Goodfish Lake

A pedestrian who was struck by a road grader in Goodfish (Whitefish) Lake First Nation on Monday morning, has died.
Lakeland co-operatives host drive-in movie

Lakeland co-operatives host drive-in movie

On Sept. 6, Lakeland Credit Union, Co-operators Insurance, and Lakeland Co-op, partnered to host a free drive-in movie for the community. 
Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada warns flight cancellations 'increasingly likely' as pilots' strike looms

Air Canada is preparing to have 80 per cent of its flights grounded.
Clubs and organizations gather at Bonnyville C2 Centre

Clubs and organizations gather at Bonnyville C2 Centre

BONNYVILLE - On Sept. 6, the Bonnyville Centennial Centre was host to the annual Community Registration Night, which gave community members the opportunity to see what the area has to offer.
Owl River farm family earns 100 year recognition

Owl River farm family earns 100 year recognition

Thompson family received 100 year farming recognition
Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

Over half of Albertans struggling to meet daily expenses

51 per cent of Albertans say rising costs are greatly affecting their ability to meet day-to-day expenses, more than in any other province and six points higher than the national average.
Bonnyville organizer inspired for another Terry Fox run

Bonnyville organizer inspired for another Terry Fox run

Les Parsons remembers following Terry Fox’s Journey 44 years ago, and the lasting inspiration has served him through 40 years of helping make the annual Terry Fox Run a success.
Annual FCSS event offered awareness for all ages in Elk Point

Annual FCSS event offered awareness for all ages in Elk Point

Events, programs and involvement for all ages and a wide array of interests were on display at Wednesday’s Community Awareness Night, hosted by St. Paul Regional FCSS and Family Resource Network at the Allied Arts and Leisure Centre. 
St. Paul Education implements school cell phone ban with the rest of the province

St. Paul Education implements school cell phone ban with the rest of the province

As students get settled into their new classes, they are also getting into a new routine that involves using fewer electronic devices for some.
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