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STARS Air Ambulance continues to provide lifesaving treatment to Lakeland residents

STARS Air Ambulance continues to provide lifesaving treatment to Lakeland residents

In the last five years, STARS has carried out a combined 655 missions to emergency calls within the MD of Bonnyville, Lac La Biche County, County of St. Paul, Smoky Lake County and County of Vermilion River. As a charity helicopter air ambulance service, STARS has become the best hope for patients in many worst-case scenarios.
Cyanobacteria shows its colours on Jessie Lake

Cyanobacteria shows its colours on Jessie Lake

Numerous recreational Alberta lakes are currently under a blue-green algae advisory with eight active advisories listed in the Lakeland area.
Wife-carrying event draws crowds at Lakeland Country Fair

Wife-carrying event draws crowds at Lakeland Country Fair

What's a Wife-Carrying Race? Well — glad you asked. Here's an example. It's also an example of two carry techniques ... the Piggy-back and the classic Estonian carry.
More images: Lakeland Country Fair Rodeo

More images: Lakeland Country Fair Rodeo

Videos & Images: Rodeo and farmers' market kick-off Lakeland Country Fair

Videos & Images: Rodeo and farmers' market kick-off Lakeland Country Fair

Wife-carrying race, horticulture show, live music, rodeo and more at weekend event
RCMP investigate string of spring-time forest fires on 881

RCMP investigate string of spring-time forest fires on 881

RCMP say fires between Anzac and Lac La Biche were deliberately set
Hole in one for RCMP

Hole in one for RCMP

Police respond to break and enter in progress call
The Shack is back

The Shack is back

The Summer Shack program will be visiting Lac La Biche’s Dumasfield Park over the summer holidays.
Lakeland residents wake to smoky conditions and worsening air quality

Lakeland residents wake to smoky conditions and worsening air quality

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the Bonnyville, St. Paul, Cold Lake and Lac La Biche areas, which is attributed to wildfire smoke that is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Much of western Canada is also under an air quality advisory.
Portage sports teams recruiting and ready

Portage sports teams recruiting and ready

Recruiting new players for upcoming ACAC season is a busy job
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