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Producers will see changes with pest control baits being sold by the County of St. Paul.

The 2022 St. Paul Bengals cheered in unison as they received their championship rings last Wednesday evening in a ceremony at the St. Paul Regional High School, surrounded by friends and families.

The 6th Annual Battle of the Books was held at the Cold Lake Public Library on May 4. This annual event is a partnership between the public library and schools in the area.

On May 5, the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) held a red ribbon ceremony in honour of the MMIWG2S (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women Girls 2 Spirit) at the St. Paul Lions Park.

Dotting the eyes and squeezing out smiles is a lot harder than it looks, says volunteer Carrie Baumgardner.

The St. Paul Bowling Tournament was held on April 29, bringing about 80 athletes from Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Vegreville, Cold Lake, Bonnyville and of course St. Paul to the St. Paul bowling alley.

With the arrival of the warm weather comes the excitement of gardening season for many residents in St. Paul. The Community Garden Society of St. Paul has been preparing garden plots for community members eager to start their planting or those interested in learning about gardening.

During Xcel Provincial Championships held in Lethbridge, Ashlin athletes took home a total of 16 first place medals, seven silver medals, and nine bronze medals. Another four special awards were also received by Bonnyville gymnasts.

Extended heat and dry weather during the first week of May have created dangerous conditions when it comes to grass and wildfire management across the province and the Lakeland.

Last week, the gymnasium of H.E. Bourgoin School was transformed into Rydell High for the musical production of Grease. Tears were shed as Grade 8 students commemorated their final middle school play.