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Lac La Biche "Bigs" take aim at pins for fundraiser, donations welcome anytime

Lac La Biche "Bigs" take aim at pins for fundraiser, donations welcome anytime

Donors, sponsors, supporters and "Bigs" are welcome all year
St. Paul Education seeks collaboration with County of St. Paul for daycare space in new Mallaig school project

St. Paul Education seeks collaboration with County of St. Paul for daycare space in new Mallaig school project

Council motioned to proceed with exploring a tripartite agreement of up to $300,000 of the approximately $900,000 build.
Keep councils ‘free of political vitriol,’ Alberta municipalities tell province

Keep councils ‘free of political vitriol,’ Alberta municipalities tell province

Political parties have no place in Alberta's municipal politics said Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam at a press event Feb. 22.
Prepping the ice for the Festival of Speed

Prepping the ice for the Festival of Speed

Ready for a warm winter weekend on the Lac La Biche ice
Furry face adoptions in Lac La Biche bring smiling faces

Furry face adoptions in Lac La Biche bring smiling faces

The Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society (LLBRHS) is trying to get more of their animals adopted.
City of Cold Lake council introduces tax subclasses and incentives to spur development

City of Cold Lake council introduces tax subclasses and incentives to spur development

COLD LAKE - In a proactive move to promote development on vacant land, City of Cold Lake council has passed a bylaw and two policies establishing tax subclasses and introducing a tax incentive program.  
County of St. Paul residents voice opposition to bylaw amendments for wind turbines, saying it is not enough

County of St. Paul residents voice opposition to bylaw amendments for wind turbines, saying it is not enough

The AUC will begin accepting project applications of renewable electricity generation projects again on Feb. 29, following a pause put in place in August 2023.
$3.8 million will be distributed to Alberta municipalities for first responders

$3.8 million will be distributed to Alberta municipalities for first responders

In total, $3.8 million will be distributed through the MFR Program to participating fire departments, urban, remote and rural municipalities and Indigenous communities. 
City of Cold Lake declines further funding for Strathcona Performing Arts Centre in 2024

City of Cold Lake declines further funding for Strathcona Performing Arts Centre in 2024

The City of Cold Lake has decided not to approve an additional $50,000 request from the Clayton Bellamy Foundation, citing budget constraints for 2024. However, the item could be brought back to the table for 2025. 
Winterland Invitational raises over $176,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Winterland Invitational raises over $176,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Over the Family Day weekend, the Lakeland witnessed an incredible display of community spirit as 40 hockey teams descended upon the Energy Centre in Cold Lake for the Winterland Invitational. Teams also hit the ice in Bonnyville and Elk Point as part of the regional tournament. 
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