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Weather looks good for week leading to Winter Festival in Lac La Biche

Eligible community-based organizations and interest groups can apply for one-time grants of between $5,000 and $25,000.

On Feb. 3, the Cold Lake Ice Junior B hockey team took to the ice at the Cold Lake Energy Centre to host their annual Pink in the Rink game, a collaborative effort with the Cold Lake and District Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).  

On Feb. 16 at 2 p.m., Bonnyville RCMP were alerted that an RCMP bait truck had just been stolen in Bonnyville. 

Rural EMS has long had staffing challenges, but a generational shift in values is making it more difficult to fill schedules and keep ambulances ready to respond.

ELK POINT - It’s only half way through the month of February but some of the minor hockey playoffs are already starting. The early star is due in part to the provincial finals. Teams no longer compete in the zone as they did in the past.

City of Cold Lake council has given the green light to proceed with the first stages of approval for the Clean Energy Improvement Program, an initiative that allows residential property owners access to funding for efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations.  

ST. PAUL - The St. Paul Canadiens have taken a 2-0 lead in the first series of NEAJBHL playoffs against the Onion Lake Border Chiefs. The Canadiens skated away with a 14-1 win on Saturday night, following their 6-0 win on Thursday night.

On Feb. 18, the Bonnyville Oilmen's Society held its annual Family Fun Day at the Vezeau Beach Park. Over 300 people attended the event.

St. Paul RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Kailyn Bird.