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The program, which is slated to begin this fall, is an initiative of the Lac La Biche Heritage Society and promotes healthy and active living and interaction between seniors and schoolkids.

Council also discussed the purchase of a higher quality oil to be mixed for a cold mix, to be applied on a three-kilometre stretch of road at Township 590, as well as a request to remove standing dead and down trees on Municipal School Reserve (MSR) land from a resident. 

The 2023 Cornerstone Co-op Chili Cook-off winners were named on Thursday after a morning of spicy competition.

A handful of individuals received violation ticket under the Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act by Bonnyville RCMP between Aug. 25 and Sept. 1 following a handful of incidents involving public intoxication.

Following an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, a 38-year-old man from Cold Lake has been charged with trafficking a controlled substance as well as being in possession of a stolen truck.

During the first regular council meeting following the summer break, Town council approved a new Economic Development Strategic Plan to prioritize specific sectors and grow the community beyond current projections.

Hylo Harvest Days, which took place on Aug. 25 and 26, featured a pancake breakfast, parade, live music, and pig catching competition.

Trevor Tremblay, a 43 year old resident of Fort McMurray, last seen in the Gregoire area Aug. 29

On Saturday, the Cherry Grove Recreational and Agricultural Society held its sixth Annual Lawn Tractor Races in Cherry Grove.

The Summer Student Program, taught at the Metis Nation of Alberta office in Lac La Biche, prepares young adults for future employment while focusing on Indigenous culture.