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Alberta rainfall helps crews contain Fort McMurray wildfire

Alberta rainfall helps crews contain Fort McMurray wildfire

Just as the rain and cool weather helped keep wildfires at bay, a change to hot and dry weather can bring raging wildfires back, says Minister Todd Loewen.
Lac La Biche Lakers junior hockey coach ready for first season

Lac La Biche Lakers junior hockey coach ready for first season

When the Lac La Biche Lakers hit the ice at the Bold Center this fall, the new junior-level hockey team will do so under the direction of head coach Tyr Thompson.
May long weekend Music in the Forest concert features country singer Justin LaBrash

May long weekend Music in the Forest concert features country singer Justin LaBrash

LaBrash, a native of Weyburn Saskatchewan, is a five-time Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) award winner.
Help or harm? What are the best ways to keep at-risk bees alive

Help or harm? What are the best ways to keep at-risk bees alive

Planting wildflowers, bee hotels, cocoon kits and more: here's what works, what doesn't, and what you should stay away from.
Soccerfest draws young soccer players to Bold Center

Soccerfest draws young soccer players to Bold Center

The second annual Soccerfest took place over the May 10 weekend.
Workshop about perimenopause draws interest from local women

Workshop about perimenopause draws interest from local women

The event, titled 'The Style and Power of Perimenopause' took place on Saturday, May 4 at the McArthur Place community hall.
Road to Hope is looking for drivers - for golf and vehicles

Road to Hope is looking for drivers - for golf and vehicles

An organization offering a driver service to regional residents going to cancer treatments is giving all area residents an additional opportunity to take on more drives.
Lac La Biche to host 2024 Alberta Francophone Games

Lac La Biche to host 2024 Alberta Francophone Games

The 30th edition of the Alberta Francophone Games will take place from May 24-26, 2024 at J.A. Williams High School in Lac La Biche.
Ecole Plamondon grads wave goodbye: grad dates set

Ecole Plamondon grads wave goodbye: grad dates set

Schools across the region plan for upcoming convocations
Tia Wood films music video in Saddle Lake for upcoming release 'Dirt Roads'

Tia Wood films music video in Saddle Lake for upcoming release 'Dirt Roads'

Tia Wood recently filmed a music video in her hometown at Saddle Lake. The video is for her debut single with Sony Music called “Dirt Roads,” a song about longing for home.
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