Local News

In the aftermath of destructive fires in Cherry Grove, Ward 6 Coun. Ben Fadeyiw says it is past time for the hamlet to have its own fire hall.

Women from the St. John’s United Church Women’s Auxiliary held a donation drive to provide much-needed items to the Dragonfly Counselling and Support Centre. The items provided will support both counselling clients and those needing police and court support.

Poor air quality, smoke smell and haze blankets Lakeland area

In the contested Cold Lake-Bonnyville-St. Paul riding, candidates Caitlyn Blake with the New Democratic Party (NDP), and Scott Cyr of the United Conservative Party (UCP), presented their platforms to the electorate during a May 16 forum in Cold Lake.

The St. Paul Regional High School Saints girls' handball team came home with provincial gold, while the École Mallaig School Stingers also had an impressive finish, bringing home provincial bronze medals.

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying those who may have been involved in breaking into and stealing items from a liquor store in Ardmore early Friday morning.

Elk Point Elementary School students William Ballas, Hunter Pankiw and Theo Loughran welcomed an appreciative crowd to the school’s “new and improved Spring Showcase” and tea on May 12.

From artisans to producers, the St. Paul Farmer's Market saw products and goods displayed and sold fit for Mother's Day as gifts on May 15 at the Centennial Senior Citizens Centre.

Councillor Darlene Beniuk says Legion is little more than a private bar

An event that was put on the back burner last year is back in the spotlight for June 3, with a fly-in at the Elk Point Airport added to a day that includes the Elk Point Auto Club’s annual Show and Shine and the book and garage sale at the Elk Point Municipal Library.