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In a few hours, the former South View Motel situated on Bonnyville's Main Street was reduced to rubble.

Khurram Abbasi aims to build a mutually beneficial connection between the youth and seniors in St. Paul and area through science and technology. “We connect the seniors, we bring them technology, and we create a support system that is backed up by our youth to provide that support to seniors,” he explained. “Now, it's like a technical support company – but this is non-profit work.” 

The Town of St. Paul is busy wrapping up projects before winter arrives, such as the Lagasse Park playground replacement, which will feature a 12-foot slide and a 75-foot zip-line for youth, within the playground area.

According to the provincial government, the new online registry allows Albertans to find information about teachers and will increase public confidence in the teaching profession. The Alberta Teachers' Association has raised concerns about the registry.

Community Awareness Night is scheduled for Sept. 14 at the St. Paul Recreation Centre between 5-8 p.m. The event offers residents the chance to learn about a variety of groups and activities available locally.

The Alberta College Athletics Conference (ACAC) regular soccer season is kicking off this month. For the Portage College Voyageurs men’s and women’s teams competing in the north division, there is much to look forward to.

Light of Christ School in Lac La Biche has been chosen by the Lakeland Catholic School Division (LCSD) to pilot Alberta Education’s new Cree Language and Culture course for Grades 4-9 in the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

The seven United Conservative Party (UCP) candidates vying to become the next leader of the party and Alberta’s 19th Premier next month, took to the stage last Tuesday in Edmonton. It was the second and last debate organized by the UCP for the seven hopefuls before ballots began rolling out to party members on Sept. 2.  

The County of St. Paul discussed the potential of solar photovoltaic technology (Solar PV) as a source for electricity during a public works meeting on Aug. 23.

This year's Lakeland Rodeo Association finals have wrapped up another year.