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Ranch Rodeo kicks off rodeo week in St. Paul

Ranch Rodeo kicks off rodeo week in St. Paul

Kicking off the rodeo week on Aug. 25, the 2024 Ranch Rodeo once again took place at the Clancy Richard arena, bringing 10 teams and their steeds to St. Paul to showcase their skills on a ranch. 
Everyone is invited to the biggest rodeo experience in the Lakeland

Everyone is invited to the biggest rodeo experience in the Lakeland

Rodeos are a big part of Alberta’s culture and history, often seen as a reflection of the rural way of life. From Aug. 25 to Sept. 1, St. Paul rodeo week is back – the biggest rodeo event in the Lakeland.
Mallaig welcomes spectators, competitors to bean bag challenge and much more

Mallaig welcomes spectators, competitors to bean bag challenge and much more

The 2024 Cabrini Park Challenge Cup filled both sides of the street and every available parking lot along its length on Saturday, as visitors from across the Lakeland and beyond gathered for a day of multiple competitions.
St. Paul Fish and Game helps transfer thousands of yellow perch from Manatokan to Frenchman Lake

St. Paul Fish and Game helps transfer thousands of yellow perch from Manatokan to Frenchman Lake

Turning the tide on declining fish populations, members from St. Paul Fish and Game Association (SPFGA) volunteered to transfer thousands of yellow perch to Frenchman Lake on Aug. 15, aiming to rejuvenate a once-abundant fishing ground in Northeastern Alberta. 
First finals, fast new horse for Heinsburg barrel racer

First finals, fast new horse for Heinsburg barrel racer

There are only a few days to go, and Heinsburg area barrel racer Chantel Kinch is “very excited” to have finally made it into the Lakeland Rodeo Association’s Showdown finals this weekend.
Hats off to the Lakeland’s Best winners …

Hats off to the Lakeland’s Best winners …

Thank you to everyone for voting!
RCMP say shot fired in attempted Mercedes theft near Saddle Lake

RCMP say shot fired in attempted Mercedes theft near Saddle Lake

Two suspects in custody and police say more arrests are pending
Lots of food to fill up on during rodeo week in St. Paul

Lots of food to fill up on during rodeo week in St. Paul

The well known annual Chili Cook-off hosted by Cornerstone Co-op is back again. The cook-off is scheduled for Aug. 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Alberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHS

Alberta premier reveals plans to transfer hospitals away from AHS

Next phase of restructuring includes removing Alberta Health Services (AHS) as the operator of some hospitals and turning facilities over to other administrators like Catholic health care provider Covenant Health.
St. Paul RCMP look to return stolen items to owners

St. Paul RCMP look to return stolen items to owners

St. Paul RCMP are hoping to return tools, jewellery and collectibles that are believed to have been stolen. The items were seized by police following a search warrant executed on Aug. 6 in St. Paul.
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