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Suspicious fires in Ashmont area being investigated

Suspicious fires in Ashmont area being investigated

A string of suspicious fires in the Ashmont area are being investigated by police. One of the most recent fires involved extensive resources to contain.
Lac La Biche County council plans summer recess

Lac La Biche County council plans summer recess

Council approves month break for summer
Mental health takes front seat at Lakeland Catholic School Division

Mental health takes front seat at Lakeland Catholic School Division

The act of bullying has a significant impact on youth and their mental health. This year’s recipients of the Lakeland Catholic School Division's Mental Health Matters Poster Design Contest both focused their designs on anti-bullying messages.
Nickname of newly-named Plamondon arena could be the "Coop" or the "Barn"?

Nickname of newly-named Plamondon arena could be the "Coop" or the "Barn"?

North County Co-op pays $54,000 for naming rights
Week of forest fires force evacuations and road closures around Lac La Biche County

Week of forest fires force evacuations and road closures around Lac La Biche County

Beaver Lake Cree Nation residents evacuated as Buffalo Ranch Fire draws near
NOTICE LIFTED: MD of Bonnyville residents in Wildfire Standby Evacuation Zone told to prepare

NOTICE LIFTED: MD of Bonnyville residents in Wildfire Standby Evacuation Zone told to prepare

Some MD of Bonnyville residents have been put on standby and told to make "preparations" as a wildfire burns in the area.
Fire ban in County of St. Paul, ATVs strongly discouraged

Fire ban in County of St. Paul, ATVs strongly discouraged

The County of St. Paul has put a fire ban in place as of 8 p.m. on May 4.
UPDATE: Fire on Cold Lake First Nations contained

UPDATE: Fire on Cold Lake First Nations contained

Some residents of Cold Lake First Nations are being told to evacuate. One home has already been lost to fire, according to emergency statement.
Safety during seeding season saves lives

Safety during seeding season saves lives

As producers hustle to get their seeds in the soil, exhaustion poses a real threat to farmer safety and increases the risk of fatigue-related injuries, says the environmental program manager at Lakeland Agricultural Research Association.
Grade 5 and 6 students test out theories at science fair

Grade 5 and 6 students test out theories at science fair

A Grade 5 and 6 science fair was held on April 27 at Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake.
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