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Fly-in returns for Lac La Biche winter festival

Fly-in returns for Lac La Biche winter festival

The fly-in event brings aircraft and people from all over Western Canada and points beyond.
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Elk Point RCMP lay charges after vehicles flee from police twice in one day

Elk Point RCMP lay charges after vehicles flee from police twice in one day

Elk Point RCMP have charged several individuals after two attempted traffic stops on the same day resulted in vehicles trying to evade police.
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Cold Lake Food Bank hosts second Coldest Night of the Year

Cold Lake Food Bank hosts second Coldest Night of the Year

On Feb. 22, the Cold Lake Food Bank welcomed participants to its second annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk, bringing the community together in support of those facing food insecurity.  
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Organizers looking forward to great weekend for ice festival

Organizers looking forward to great weekend for ice festival

The Lac La Biche Ice Festival, formerly the Winter Festival of Speed, will be taking place from Feb. 28 to March 2
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Trapping display returns for 2025 edition of Lac La Biche winter festival

Trapping display returns for 2025 edition of Lac La Biche winter festival

The trapping display, which has been taking place for the past five years, is put on by the Lac La Biche Trappers Local 1120. It will be taking place again for the Lac La Biche Ice Festival (formerly the Winter Festival of Speed), which goes from Feb. 28-March 2.
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U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

U.S. tariffs, possible tax cuts expected to dominate Alberta budget

The looming threat of U.S. tariffs along with a potential tax cut are expected to dominate Alberta's budget today.
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'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

'Dead children and youth are not red tape': Bill changes death investigation requirements

A new bill aimed at cutting red tape would alter the requirement that Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate investigate deaths of all youth who received government intervention services.
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Lac La Biche County mayor facing fallout after alleged tax arrears comes to light

Lac La Biche County mayor facing fallout after alleged tax arrears comes to light

Paul Reutov says he won’t resign, hopes for timely resolution to matter
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Lakeland Catholic schools stand united against bullying on Pink Shirt Day

Lakeland Catholic schools stand united against bullying on Pink Shirt Day

On Feb. 26, Lakeland Catholic School Division (LCSD) will turn pink as staff and students take a stand against bullying, coming together to spread kindness, inclusion, and respect. 
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Many consequences of cyberbullying

Many consequences of cyberbullying

Among the forms of bullying that people experience is cyberbullying.
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