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The wildfire prompted Lac La Biche County to issue a mandatory evacuation order for the area on June 4.

Residents of Smoky Lake may face challenges accessing immediate physician care at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre's emergency department this June. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has announced several periods where no on-site physician will be available, prompting concerns and requiring residents to be aware of alternative emergency care options.

Attendees gathered at the Beaver River Bridge north of Ardmore to support Ardmore School’s 34th annual Duck Race fundraiser, June 1.

The Boscombe 4-H Multi Club held its Achievement Day on May 23 featuring a series of livestock shows and also a poultry sale.

The Eastern Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (EARVSS) provided the County of St. Paul council an overview of the services it provides to County residents, during the County’s Public Works meeting on May 27.

The County of St. Paul received a special permission from the Alberta government that would allow for cheaper and quicker process of fixing and maintaining boat launches across the County. 

A wildfire that is burning out of control in the Winefred Lake area, northwest of Cold Lake and northeast of Lac La Biche, has resulted in Lac La Biche County declaring a state of local emergency and an evacuation order being put in place, June 4.

LAKELAND - Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr says he is honoured to be named chair of the Building Communities Cabinet Policy Committee. The Building Communities committee reviews proposed legislation and policy initiatives related to community development, including municipal affairs, education and childcare, transportation and economic corridors, and tourism and sport. 

BONNYVILLE – With a full pregnant belly, Bonnyville resident Dawn Wickhorst shared her surrogacy story, sparked by a desire to help others create a family of their own.

People who were at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department for periods of time on May 28, 29 and 30 may have been exposed to measles.