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A potential sidewalk snow-clearing program announced last winter to support businesses impacted by the Main Street Revitalization program will not be rolling out this year.

Former amateur boxer Muhammad ‘Hummy’ Moghrabi, who turned pro last year, won his debut fight in the Toronto area against experienced Mexican fighter Ruben Mejia.

The end of November promises to deliver a huge plate of holiday spirit in the Town of Bonnyville. Dates for the Bonnyville Santa Claus Parade, Festival of Trees, and second annual Chamber Christmas Craft Show and Expo have all been set to take place Nov. 26 and 27.

Council members from the Town and MD of Bonnyville are brainstorming ways to make drivers slow down when passing emergency vehicles on highways. Investing in public education was suggested as one way to keep first responders safe while working on area roads.

Organizations in the province are urging the public to be respectful toward those working in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Melvin Abraham, St. Paul Education’s First Nation trustee, is ready to tackle new role.

Lac La Biche and District Chamber of Commerce hosts awards night

Nursing staff will remain on site at the Cold Lake hospital to triage and assess patients overnight, Nov. 15 to 16. Across the province, long wait times at Emergency Departments are being reported.

During the 2021 provincials, the Lions lost to Sexsmith. But on Nov. 12, the St. Paul football team prevailed and is now heading to Sherwood Park for the Tier IV Northern Alberta Championship.  

Early last Sunday, November 13, at 3:30am, Lac La Biche RCMP located an abandoned truck which had crashed in the area of Dumasfield Park.