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A season of 'fire & ice,' says Lac La Biche Regional Fire Chief

A season of 'fire & ice,' says Lac La Biche Regional Fire Chief

Grass fires in December, minimal ice cover and threat of dry-fuel spring concern local fire boss
Cold Lake city council moves forward with 2024 budgets amid inflation challenges

Cold Lake city council moves forward with 2024 budgets amid inflation challenges

City of Cold Lake residents can expect a 4.98 per cent increase in property taxes in 2024.
Vera M. Welsh hosts Christmas concert

Vera M. Welsh hosts Christmas concert

The event, which took place on Monday, Dec. 18, featured singing by preschool, kindergarten, and Grade 1 students, as well as performances by the Grade 2 and 3 choir and the Grade 3 Tone Chime Choir.
UPDATE: RCMP say Highway 663 is open following crash

UPDATE: RCMP say Highway 663 is open following crash

Tuesday crash closed portion of Hwy 663 west of Boyle
Santa visits St. Paul Municipal Library

Santa visits St. Paul Municipal Library

On Dec. 16, Santa and his elf "Snowflake" were spotted at the St. Paul Municipal Library.
Alberta fuel tax back after year pause starting Jan. 1

Alberta fuel tax back after year pause starting Jan. 1

A nine cent per litre provincial gas tax takes effect New Year's Day in Alberta.
Racette students take action against poverty

Racette students take action against poverty

Racette Jr. High School's Leadership Class donates toiletry to the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre.
County equipment damaged, stolen near McRae

County equipment damaged, stolen near McRae

ST. PAUL - The County of St. Paul reported extensive damage to construction equipment, along with some equipment being stolen, to RCMP on Dec. 15, and police are hoping someone will come forward with information regarding the incident.
Police looking for witnesses of Club Bingo robbery

Police looking for witnesses of Club Bingo robbery

Police are now looking for witnesses who were in attendance at Club Bingo in St. Paul on Dec. 14, when a man allegedly entered the establishment, showing he had a firearm and demanding money from the clerk.
St. Paul Education annual Education Results Report shows some areas of concern

St. Paul Education annual Education Results Report shows some areas of concern

St. Paul Education released its 2022-23 Annual Education Results Report (AERR) on Dec. 13, following the board’s monthly meeting.
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