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Among the many activities happening over the Labour Day long weekend were two art exhibits hosted by the St. Paul and District Arts Foundation from Sept. 1 to 3.

A 67-year-old tattoo artist operating in Cold Lake, who was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault with a weapon earlier this year, is facing five additional counts of sexual assault. Police believe there may still be more victims.

Busy afternoon of events at Bold Center sports fields

The Jr. A Pontiacs crushed the competition during the pre-season after facing off against the Lloydminster Bobcats, Drayton Valley Thunder and the Blackfalds Bulldogs. 

The Town of Bonnyville’s regular meeting agenda was packed on Aug. 22 after council returned from summer break. Several decisions were made ranging from funding a Retail/Commercial Gap Analysis to renewing membership for a regional tourism organization.

"It's a really great program. I think it's a win-win for the community, for the town, for the businesses. So, I'm really happy that that we collaborate with Community Futures on this," says Town of Bonnyville mayor.

A group of kids huddled together as they chatted and read with McKenna Watt at the St. Paul Municipal Library on Sept. 7, along with a four-legged friend.

Five doctors in total for Lac La Biche community and four new nursing positions

The community is gearing up for the annual Terry Fox Run in St. Paul to be held on Sept. 17, and a new route will offer a slightly different view for those who take part.