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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says soft oil prices mean belt-tightening budget

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is warning that softening oil prices means provincial funding won't keep pace with population growth in next week's budget.
Student trade fair hopes to build futures in the Lakeland

Student trade fair hopes to build futures in the Lakeland

On April 16 and 17, a two-day trades fair is set to take place in the Lakeland region, organized by Lakeland Catholic School Division (LCSD) and Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS).
Indoor soccer, watch and learn, says Lakeland soccer executive

Indoor soccer, watch and learn, says Lakeland soccer executive

Lac La Biche FC coaching director hopes Lakeland Cup weekend will draw more attention to indoor sport
First Valentine's Day salsa night takes place at 4 Wing MFRCS

First Valentine's Day salsa night takes place at 4 Wing MFRCS

On Feb. 14, 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) held their first Valentine Day Salsa Date Night.
TiBert et Douzie to perform at annual Plamondon Francophone event

TiBert et Douzie to perform at annual Plamondon Francophone event

The Winnipeg-based duo will be taking at the stage on Sunday, March 5, as part of the events for the annual Cabane a Sucre festival in Plamondon.
Council defeats second reading of bylaw for transitional housing rezoning

Council defeats second reading of bylaw for transitional housing rezoning

After two hours of speakers, most speaking against the proposed bylaw that would see a property located at 5130-45 Avenue rezoned from residential to Institutional, Town of St. Paul council defeated second reading of the bylaw, halting the rezoning.  
Affected person of recent ASIRT investigation expresses frustration with process

Affected person of recent ASIRT investigation expresses frustration with process

Described as the "affected person" in a recent ASIRT report, a local woman spoke with Lakeland This Week, expressing her frustration with the investigation and decision.
Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season, adding more wildland firefighting personnel

Alberta government declares early start to wildfire season, adding more wildland firefighting personnel

Wildfire season, which usually starts on March 1 every year, opened on February 20 as the province announced a funding request for more wildland firefighters going to Budget 2024.
For local man, volunteering is all about giving back to community

For local man, volunteering is all about giving back to community

Volunteers and donations being accepted for March 9 Elks on Ice event
Use of bees in agriculture common link between Alberta's threatened bees

Use of bees in agriculture common link between Alberta's threatened bees

The relative abundance of all native bees in Alberta isn't falling at the same pace.
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