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First phase of McArthur Park plan comes in over budget, but funds approved

First phase of McArthur Park plan comes in over budget, but funds approved

County recreation boss says high prices were expected
Town approves budget, moves forward with three per cent tax increase

Town approves budget, moves forward with three per cent tax increase

The Town of St. Paul approved its 2023 budget on April 24, which included a three per cent tax increase across the board.
Day of Mourning observed by Lakeland leaders

Day of Mourning observed by Lakeland leaders

‘At the end of the day, you want them to go home to their family because they are loved, and they try the very best for the people that they support,’ says Chief of Cold Lake First Nations.
Town of Elk Point's mill rates up compared to 2022

Town of Elk Point's mill rates up compared to 2022

ELK POINT – Property taxes saw an increase across the board for Elk Point ratepayers when town council set their 2023 mill rates at the April 24 meeting. All residential and farmland property will be taxed at 10.0234 mills, compared to 9.
Lakeland Ride for Dad will introduce new ambassadors at kick-off event

Lakeland Ride for Dad will introduce new ambassadors at kick-off event

On May 10, organizers of the Lakeland Motorcycle Ride for Dad will be drumming up excitement for its annual charity ride with a community barbecue being held at Sick Cycles, Bonnyville.
UPDATED: Police event causes road closure north of La Corey

UPDATED: Police event causes road closure north of La Corey

Road reopens after a police event resulted in the temporary closure of the La Corey North Resource Road earlier this evening.
Groups work together to create more parking at Lions Soccer fields

Groups work together to create more parking at Lions Soccer fields

People using the St. Paul soccer fields will have more parking available to them this season thanks to a last-minute project this spring.
Softball pitching clinic warms up players arms ahead of season start

Softball pitching clinic warms up players arms ahead of season start

Registration for the softball season has already closed, and most team will begin practices for the upcoming 2023 softball season starting this week.
Acres of Hope to begin annual growing project

Acres of Hope to begin annual growing project

Canadian Foodgrains Bank representative speaks locally about the state of world hunger.
Advisory upgraded to Fire Restriction in Bonnyville

Advisory upgraded to Fire Restriction in Bonnyville

There are 42 active wildfires in Alberta as of May 2. Of those, two are considered ‘out of control’. On Tuesday, the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) upgraded a Fire Advisory to a Fire Restriction for the Bonnyville area.
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