Local News

No matter what pasture you pass, you are bound to spot some small calves staying close to their mothers.

There are many fields of endeavour that make up agriculture, and longtime St. Brides resident Les Trach, who passed away April 11 at the age of 70, enjoyed long and very different careers in two of those fields.

The St. Paul Municipal Library memorializes VanBrabant's name with a plaque in honour of her big contributions to the library.

Regional fire chief says Lakeland's spring fire hazard in "one of the driest" he can remember.

The following presentation was put together by sisters Shaylyn and Shyanne Klatt of Elk Point 4-H Beef Club. The pair won first place at the provincial 4-H competition.

The St. Paul Athletic Association (SPAA) held its senior high badminton championships at Glen Avon School and St. Paul Regional High School on Friday, showcasing 118 athletes from the region. 

Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors announced $5 million of government funding to plan improvements to Highway 28. Areas of focus will range from intersection upgrades to the addition of passing lanes. A twinned highway from Bonnyville to Cold Lake may also be in the cards.

A recent statistic puts the number of local volunteers in Lac La Biche County at more than 500. They will be recognized on Thursday night at the Bold Center.

County Briefs - MCSnet will be upgrading the Wi-Fi hotspots at the County’s four campgrounds at no cost to the municipality. The County also extended its bylaw officer contract for three years. 

A Kehewin mother has made the decision to walk over 300 km to raise awareness about Murdered and Missing Indigenous People. Wendy Watchmaker says she is walking for those who can’t, for her children and for the next generation.