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PHOTOS: Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik students embrace elders during Orange Shirt Day

PHOTOS: Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik students embrace elders during Orange Shirt Day

It was a sombre day but steeped in deep meaning and remembrance for those who attended Kinokamasihk Kiskinohamatokamik's (Kehewin Community Education Centre) Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) assembly on Sept. 29.
Portage Voyageurs split weekend games with Vikings

Portage Voyageurs split weekend games with Vikings

Voyageurs split weekend with Augustana in ACAC exhibition hockey
New Métis provincial government fills seats across the Lakeland

New Métis provincial government fills seats across the Lakeland

Following a week of voting that wrapped up on September 19, many Métis people in Alberta have a new governing body representing them.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events held in Lac La Biche County

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events held in Lac La Biche County

Events held across the community connected to national day of recognition
Veteran Portage soccer coaches replaced mid-season

Veteran Portage soccer coaches replaced mid-season

Exiting bench leaders thanked for service by senior college officials
Sunrise ceremony recognizes, honours residential school survivors, shows reconciliation moving forward

Sunrise ceremony recognizes, honours residential school survivors, shows reconciliation moving forward

On Friday, Sept. 29, a crowd of about 50 people gathered on the soccer field next to Portage College for a traditional sunrise ceremony commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 30.
New CAO hired for Lac La Biche County

New CAO hired for Lac La Biche County

County hires new CAO with background in sustainable growth
Lac La Biche's Cadzow hospital Emergency Dept has no doc Tuesday

Lac La Biche's Cadzow hospital Emergency Dept has no doc Tuesday

Emergency Department without physician Tuesday, October 3 from 8 am to 5 pm.
LICA meeting will offer food, education and voting

LICA meeting will offer food, education and voting

LICA, the Lakeland Industry Community Association, will be hosting the organization’s annual general meeting at Lac La Biche’s McArthur Place on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5:30-8p.m.
Updated RVS/COVID and influenza numbers, vaccine availability

Updated RVS/COVID and influenza numbers, vaccine availability

Wondering when and if you can get one of the newly approved COVID vaccines and your flu shot? The Province announced when they are available and who they recommend should get them.
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