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New Mallaig School design in preliminary stage

New Mallaig School design in preliminary stage

When speaking about a potential new school to be built in Mallaig, outside access to the library, daycare space, and gymnasium space were topics discussed by County of St. Paul council.
Construction of Cold Lake’s new Public Works Operations Centre begins

Construction of Cold Lake’s new Public Works Operations Centre begins

Construction of City of Cold Lake’s new public works operations centre began with a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 18. The new facility will be located at 69 Ave., near the Cold Lake Museums and adjacent to the nearby motocross track.
Jr. A Pontiacs take on the top team in the league and win

Jr. A Pontiacs take on the top team in the league and win

The 2023-24 regular season has been a mixed bag for the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs so far. The home team has moved up two spots this week to sixth place in the Alberta Junior Hockey League after two wins and one loss last week.
Back Country Riders snowmobile club gets early start on season

Back Country Riders snowmobile club gets early start on season

There's no snow yet - but snowmobile club is getting ready to ride
Portage golfer plays with county's best at nationals

Portage golfer plays with county's best at nationals

Lyric Lewis represents the province at Quebec championships
Acres of Hope completes fall harvest

Acres of Hope completes fall harvest

Acres of Hope Growing Project, a community-based initiative in Mallaig, completed its harvest on Oct. 13. The crops harvested will be sold throughout the year, with proceeds going to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB). 
Portage hockey team gets early season break, next game Oct. 27

Portage hockey team gets early season break, next game Oct. 27

International nurses learning at Portage can work in Lakeland

International nurses learning at Portage can work in Lakeland

New funding assistance brings larger intake, and bursaries to students
Cribbage tourney draws over 30 teams, offers chance to win cash prizes

Cribbage tourney draws over 30 teams, offers chance to win cash prizes

Crib tournament hosted by Lac La Biche Heritage Society
Lac La Biche workshops will ease body and mind, says nutrition expert

Lac La Biche workshops will ease body and mind, says nutrition expert

The Bold Centre will be hosting two workshops in the coming weeks and months focused on mental well-being and methods for people to alleviate stress in their lives.
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