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Part 1: Methamphetamine, crime and treatment in the Lakeland

Part 1: Methamphetamine, crime and treatment in the Lakeland

This is the first article in a two-piece series looking at methamphetamine use in the Lakeland, its pervasiveness in Northeastern Alberta, the illicit drug’s relation to local and organized crime and how addictions may form.
BRFA and union for Bonnyville paramedics ratify new agreement

BRFA and union for Bonnyville paramedics ratify new agreement

A new collective bargaining agreement reached in just four days between the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority and the union for its EMS staff with see a 'healthier wage package' and quality-of-life improvements for Bonnyville paramedics.
Year-end volleyball tournament returns to Saddle Lake

Year-end volleyball tournament returns to Saddle Lake

People of all ages took a break from regular holiday festivities to hit the court for Saddle Lake’s co-ed volleyball tournament on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30.
Province gives green light on evaluations for carbon storage hub proposed in Cold Lake

Province gives green light on evaluations for carbon storage hub proposed in Cold Lake

The Pathways Alliance, representing Canada’s six largest oil sands producers, has entered into a Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Agreement with the Government of Alberta in anticipation of a carbon storage hub expected to be built in the Cold Lake area.
St. Paul Fire Department to hit the ice for fundraiser hockey game this week

St. Paul Fire Department to hit the ice for fundraiser hockey game this week

On Jan. 12, the St. Paul Fire Department and the 840 CFCW will hit the ice to raise money for a regional fire training centre. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. 
Cross-country ski season making tracks across the Lakeland

Cross-country ski season making tracks across the Lakeland

The cross-country ski season is well underway in the Lakeland, and skiers are welcome to enjoy many cross-country ski trail networks close to home.
Monarchs, Pontiacs and Clippers have up and down weekend in U18 action

Monarchs, Pontiacs and Clippers have up and down weekend in U18 action

Minor hockey is back after new year break. More action on January 14 weekend in local rinks
Public skating and shinny draw people to the Clancy Richard Arena

Public skating and shinny draw people to the Clancy Richard Arena

Public skating and shinny at the Clancy Richard Arena kept people active over the holiday break in St. Paul.
Pontiacs put up a fight against top team in the league with short bench

Pontiacs put up a fight against top team in the league with short bench

The first game of the new year that saw three Pontiacs players and the head coach receive multiple game suspensions has had serious ripple effects for the Jr. A team. Having come up short against Brooks on Saturday night, the coming week will not offer any respite for the Bonnyville team as they take on the second ranked team, the Spruce Grove Saints, and the Sherwood Park Crusaders. 
No serious injuries in 881 crash at northern tip of Lac La Biche County

No serious injuries in 881 crash at northern tip of Lac La Biche County

Northern boundary of county service area is 140 kilometres from hamlet
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