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Fatal residential fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

Fatal residential fire in Saddle Lake on Wednesday

A person was found deceased following a fire in Saddle Lake Cree Nation on Wednesday.
First show of 2024 Music in the Forest offers indie-folk-pop vibe

First show of 2024 Music in the Forest offers indie-folk-pop vibe

The concert takes place on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Facility on Long Island at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.
Winners of 2024 Lac La Biche men's bonspiel

Winners of 2024 Lac La Biche men's bonspiel

Premier Danielle Smith addresses concerns at UCP fundraiser in Bonnyville

Premier Danielle Smith addresses concerns at UCP fundraiser in Bonnyville

Smith says some of her top priorities in the future will be addressing health care, crime, and decreasing debt.
Livestock Water Management Series aims to educate producers

Livestock Water Management Series aims to educate producers

Funding presented for projects geared at increasing flood protection and reducing drought affects
Idea of tax rebate for volunteer firefighters being entertained in the Lakeland

Idea of tax rebate for volunteer firefighters being entertained in the Lakeland

Coaldale is the first municipality in Alberta to introduce tax rebates for volunteer firefighters. Coaldale Fire Chief says while difficult to measure how much it has helped with recruitment and retention – combined with other incentives – it helps. 
Lac La Biche library hosting LEGO competition in February

Lac La Biche library hosting LEGO competition in February

BREAKING: Alberta to require parental consent to change student pronouns at school

BREAKING: Alberta to require parental consent to change student pronouns at school

“However, in the handful of rare one or both of the parents reject or become abusive to a child who identifies as transgender, we have child protection laws that will be strictly enforced,” Smith says.
LOCATED: Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit looking for wanted man

LOCATED: Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit looking for wanted man

The Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit is wanting to located Tyler Craig McFeeters, 38.
Alberta launches largest water sharing effort since 2001 to deal with drought

Alberta launches largest water sharing effort since 2001 to deal with drought

According to provincial statistics, agriculture and irrigation combined amount to 46.6 per cent of Alberta’s water allocations while municipalities make up 12 per cent.
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