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Musical performances, skits and Russian culture signify École Plamondon Christmas concert

Musical performances, skits and Russian culture signify École Plamondon Christmas concert

Event concert took place on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Pontiacs get ready to host 2nd Annual Sportsman Dinner

Pontiacs get ready to host 2nd Annual Sportsman Dinner

Excitement is building for the 2nd Annual Victor Ringuette Sportsman Dinner, a collaborative effort between the Junior and Senior Pontiacs and the Bonnyville Minor Hockey Association, which is scheduled for Feb. 23.
St. Paul's 3rd annual Trophy Measuring Day winners selected

St. Paul's 3rd annual Trophy Measuring Day winners selected

On Dec. 9, 44 hunters from across the Lakeland region gathered at the 3rd Annual Trophy Measuring Day by the St. Paul Fish and Game Association.
Author with Lac La Biche roots releases book about spiritual awareness and finding solace

Author with Lac La Biche roots releases book about spiritual awareness and finding solace

Edmonton-based author Aukje Kapteyn, who lived in the Lac La Biche Region for 18 years, recently released her second novel, ‘Fear Not Mystery’ .
Mother fights for increased awareness on fentanyl poisoning

Mother fights for increased awareness on fentanyl poisoning

A Lakeland mother keeps up the fight to raise awareness about opioid toxicity poisonings as the death toll continues to rise in Alberta and across Canada. 
Willingdon train station moved to St. Paul Museum

Willingdon train station moved to St. Paul Museum

Traffic was slowed along Highway 29, coming into St. Paul on Dec. 14 as a large, much-anticipated addition to the St. Paul Museum was brought to town.
Cold Lake police look for missing 20-year-old man

Cold Lake police look for missing 20-year-old man

Cold Lake RCMP are hoping the public can help locate a 20-year-old man that has not been seen since Dec. 6.
Canada middle of the pack for child poverty among rich nations

Canada middle of the pack for child poverty among rich nations

In Alberta, 16 per cent of children are living in poverty
Annual NEMA Christmas concert brings musicians together

Annual NEMA Christmas concert brings musicians together

The gymnasium at Portage College resounded with songs of yule on Dec. 10, as youth from the North Eastern Music Association (NEMA) showcased their music talents during the group's annual Christmas concert.
How bad does a municipal council in Alberta have to be to get fired?

How bad does a municipal council in Alberta have to be to get fired?

Province's dismissal of City of Chestermere mayor, councillors is not without precedent
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