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In July, the community of Myrnam celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Myrnam and District Agricultural Society and the Myrnam Senior Citizens Centre during the Myrnam Fun Days. 

Temporary disruptions are expected at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department this month.

LAKELAND – With the summer heat and wildfire seasons arriving, it's important to think about the health and safety of both people and pets.  

After a stretch of hot weather and several fire bans being put in place across the province in July, having a campfire over the August long weekend will be a possibility for many as many of the fire bans in the Lakeland region have now been removed.

After hosting an open house on July 9 and offering residents the chance to offer their opinion in an online survey, the results of the community engagement around a proposed dog park for the Town of St. Paul were presented to council on July 22. 

In the midst of peak wildfire season in Alberta, Health Canada is reminding Albertan residents about the risks of fire, smoke, and extreme heat exposure.

The owners of a Lac La Biche-area restaurant were dismayed to find that a First Nations Canadian flag that had been flying outside their establishment for the past year was recently taken.

This summer, highways north of Lac La Biche were affected by increased wildfire activity that saw the temporary closures of Highway 63 north of Wandering River as well as Highway 881 between Conklin and Janvier.

Lt. Ethan Gardner, a Southern Alberta firefighter combatting the Jasper wildfires, says the devastation is not easy to witness.