Local News

Communities in Bloom (CiB) judges stopped by the City of Cold Lake from Aug. 1 to 3, as the city vies for a national award.

Fundraising efforts for the future Strathcona Performing Arts Centre have reached the homestretch, but more support from the Lakeland region is needed. The Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts has already secured more than half the funds needed to cover the project’s new $2.4 million price tag, but much of the theatre’s funding is contingent on construction starting in 2023.

Building relationships is crucial to the strength of the community, according to St. Paul and District FCSS. One of the ways FCSS is helping build relationships is through its block party program, which recently included a block party held at Lambert Park on Aug. 2.

On Aug. 2, Saddle Lake held its second Market and Open Mic at the Manitou Kehiw Arena. The first market was held in July.

Over 40 local kids learn the skills of circus performers this past week during Flyin' Bob's Circus Camp, which took place at the Bold Center.

In a split vote, Town of Bonnyville council approved a development permit to allow for a youth group home, serving up to four youth aged zero to 17, to operate in a residential neighbourhood.

This year's Haying in the 30's event once again drew a large crowd out to the site, located near Mallaig.

Everyone is invited to take part in the Cabrinia Cup, which features some stiff competition in the annual bean bag tournament, along with a unique tractor and car show complete with parade.

A group of women from Kehewin have arrived in Winnipeg to show their support for demonstrations urging the Manitoba government to move forward with an estimated $184 million search of two landfills where Winnipeg police believe the remains of four slain women may be located.

Between a busy work schedule and spending time camping with his young family, Matt Bednarchuk also finds time to lace up his runners and hit the road on his bike, while also raising funds to battle childhood cancer.