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The fifth annual Pack the Police Car event has been set and community members are being encouraged to donate non-perishable food items on Dec. 16.

Area Coun. Dale Hedrick said the skating rink gives youth in the community an opportunity to go out and be active, “and have some fun – be kids.” 

The St. Paul Canadiens U15 teams hosted a home tournament on Dec. 3 and 4.

There will be no overnight physician coverage at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre's Emergency Department overnight this evening, Friday, Dec. 9 until the following morning at 7 a.m.

Lac La Biche RCMP responded to 453 call for service during November. 78 of those calls resulted in charges, while 32 remain under investigation.

Community members gathered at the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre for a pancake breakfast on Dec. 2 to honour the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

The 'Hay! for Ukraine' event held during Boomtown Days in Vilna this summer raised thousands of dollars that were recently donated to the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

Three individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants on Dec. 1, and a truck stolen from Saskatchewan was also recovered by police.

Volunteers with the United Church Women baked and plated over 4,000 cookies to sell at St. John’s United Church’s annual Cookie Walk bake sale. All 170 plates of assorted cookies were sold before the end of the day on Dec. 3.

Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society (LLRHS) regularly takes on fundraising efforts to expand services but with financial challenges this year, that focus may shift, says vice chair.