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Full throttle festival kicks off air show weekend

Full throttle festival kicks off air show weekend

The Full Throttle Festival on July 19 kicked off the Cold Lake Airshow weekend with a fantastic free event from 4-8 p.m.
Fishing advisory issued in Alberta due to heat, low water levels

Fishing advisory issued in Alberta due to heat, low water levels

Anglers are asked to fish only in stocked lakes or ponds while an Alberta-wide advisory is in effect.
Cold Lake Airshow soars with 21,000 attendees, despite weather hurdles

Cold Lake Airshow soars with 21,000 attendees, despite weather hurdles

The Cold Lake Airshow, hosted by 4 Wing Cold Lake and CFB Cold Lake, attracted around 21,000 spectators on July 20 and 21.
Beaver Hill Road construction expected to be wrapped up by August

Beaver Hill Road construction expected to be wrapped up by August

Access road and utilities to developed municipal land slated to be ready by August
CKUA Radio fundraising campaign pushing $2 million

CKUA Radio fundraising campaign pushing $2 million

Edmonton based radio station on track to raise $3 million and stay afloat
AHS says blue-green algae not major issue, so far, in the Lakeland

AHS says blue-green algae not major issue, so far, in the Lakeland

So far this summer, Alberta Health Services issued one advisory for blue-green algae on Kehewin Lake, located in the M.D. of Bonnyville, on July 12. This advisor will remain in effect until further notice.
Calgary singer Sonia Deleo at Lac La Biche's Music in the Forest

Calgary singer Sonia Deleo at Lac La Biche's Music in the Forest

The Calgary-based folk/rock musician played a number of her songs along with some covers.
Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

Australian firefighters stage in Lac La Biche before northern fire duty

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.
Town of Elk Point council meets with Minister McIver to discuss concerns raised by residents

Town of Elk Point council meets with Minister McIver to discuss concerns raised by residents

On July 15, the Town of Elk Point council met with Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver to discuss the Town’s approach to Municipal Controlled Corporations (MCCs), following concerns raised by residents about the perceived lack of transparency in establishing the MCCs. 
County of St. Paul moves to a full fire ban

County of St. Paul moves to a full fire ban

The County of St. Paul announced a Level 4 Fire Ban on July 23.
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