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Organizers say no snow didn't stop the show for annual northern Alberta winter weekend

The Alberta School Board Association (ASBA) is pushing for a thorough evaluation of the provincial high school diploma examinations, and school representatives in the province are also raising concerns about the exams' quality, noting that they haven't undergone a review since 2009. School divisions in the Lakeland region agree that a review is needed.

The speaking contest, which will be held at Craigend Hall on March 3, prepares 4-H members for the Northeast Region Communication Competition, which takes place on March 23 at Portage College.

RCMP in Alberta are warning the public about the use of smart key emulators being used in vehicles thefts.

From March 28 to 31, the Mallaig Monarchs are set to host the U18 Tier 3 Hockey provincial tournament at the Mallaig arena.

Minor soccer teams prepare for end of season championships

On a brisk Wednesday afternoon, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton and its supporters kicked off the newest housing project in the City of Cold Lake, right on the very lot where the project will come to life.

The City of Cold Lake council addressed a proposal to close the Gateway RV Park, located at the Information Centre, permanently.

RCMP from several detachments in eastern and northeastern Alberta worked together to stop a suspected stolen motor home last Wednesday, arresting a 25 year old Heinsburg man that police claim is a prolific repeat offender.

Road re-opened after crash closes section of busy highway for Lakeland motorists