Local News

A recent statistic puts the number of local volunteers in Lac La Biche County at more than 500. They will be recognized on Thursday night at the Bold Center.

County Briefs - MCSnet will be upgrading the Wi-Fi hotspots at the County’s four campgrounds at no cost to the municipality. The County also extended its bylaw officer contract for three years. 

A Kehewin mother has made the decision to walk over 300 km to raise awareness about Murdered and Missing Indigenous People. Wendy Watchmaker says she is walking for those who can’t, for her children and for the next generation.

The St. Paul Education board of trustees approved a motion to allow administration to proceed with the creation of a summer school, creating more educational opportunities for local students.

Lac La Biche County Mayor says municipality must move forward with its own plans for expansion

Bursaries and trophies handed out at Friday night finale to week-long Lac La Biche and District Music Festival

Now that all the Rhinos volleyball teams have completed Premier 2 and 3 tournaments, teams from 12U up to 18U are preparing for Provincials slated for late April. Premier 3 results will dictate which division and pool teams will compete in later this month. 

When the snow begins to fly in the fall once again, those living or owning property in MD of Bonnyville hamlets will be responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to their property following council’s decision to shift the onus of snow and ice removal from the municipality to its hamlet residents.

The Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs’ 2022-23 season was marked by big changes but also large leaps. On April 19, the local Jr. A organization recognized the success of its players and said farewell to its graduating players. 

During a rural roundtable discussion earlier this month, Minister of Justice Tyler Shandro stated the changes in Bill C-75 “drastically” changed the bail regime in the country, negatively affecting the safety of communities.