Bonnyville, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Lac La Biche News -

Grants in Place of Taxes increase good news for municipalities

The $17.2 million increase to the Grants in Place of Taxes program in the 2025/26 Alberta budget means increased revenues for municipalities with provincially owned buildings in their borders. According to Town of St.

Mar 7, 2025 12:18 PM Read more >

AHS extends newborn hotline to the North

Parents of babies under 2 months can call dedicated hotline for help with variety of post-natal concerns

Mar 7, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Excellence rewarded at Elk Point Elementary School Science Fair

The young scientists at Elk Point Elementary School provided an array of 13 interesting and informative displays at the annual Science Fair on March 4.

Mar 7, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Upgrades to Highway 881 will improve safety, says Lac La Biche County councillor

A total of $141 million will be allocated to invest in safety upgrades to Highway 881 from just south of Fort McMurray to Lac La Biche.

Mar 6, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

St. Paul Canadiens lead series 2-1, Game 4 set for Friday night at Clancy Richard Arena

Game 4 is set to take place on Friday in St. Paul between the St. Paul Canadiens and the Wainwright Bisons.

Mar 6, 2025 4:25 PM Read more >

MLA Cyr holds private meeting in response to Crane Lake drilling concerns

The Crane Lake Advisory & Stewardship Society (CLASS) brought concerns to Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr in a private meeting held at the Shaw House on Feb. 24.

Mar 6, 2025 4:16 PM Read more >

Voyageurs futsal season sees significant improvement, says coach

The season for the Portage College Voyageurs men's and women's squads wrapped up over the Feb. 21 weekend during the North Regional Qualifiers 2 in Grande Prairie.

Mar 6, 2025 4:13 PM Read more >

Bonnyville woman rises above homelessness and learning disabilities to pursue Masters in Social Work

Angella Papillon is a local professional, mother of four, and a student working towards her Masters in Social Work.

Mar 6, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Provincial Republican party emerges in Alberta

The Buffalo Party of Alberta has changed its name to the Republican Party of Alberta.

Mar 5, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

'Buy Alberta' campaign to be led by Ag Minister Sigurdson

The campaign, led by Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson, is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

Mar 5, 2025 4:24 PM Read more >