Local News

Elk Point Healthcare Centre’s Emergency department is finally back to 24/7 service, after staff shortages caused the department’s hours of operation to be reduced to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. since Jan. 16.

After the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs came out on top during the first round of the AJHL playoffs against the Lloydminster Bobcats, the City of Lloydminster Mayor carried his end of the bargain following a wager made with the Town of Bonnyville’s mayor.

The Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) in Grande Prairie has developed an online micro-credential course to improve support to sexual assault victims in rural areas called Rural Sexual Assault Care-Expanded – and it will soon be available to rural Alberta healthcare providers.

Winter activities were enjoyed ahead of spring break at Glen Avon School.

Winter fun at Dr. Brosseau Middle School!

School students spend day at Portage learning tradition at annual Round Dance

A fast response by fire crews to a vehicle fire complaint in a Lac La Biche residential neighbourhood likely saved a garage and its contents from total destruction.

Some beloved stuffed animals that needed mending were given new life at a teddy bear repair workshop in Cold Lake.

The Cold Lake Fighter Jets are ramping up for the 2023 season. Last year, the Cold Lake football team dominated the competition in both the Alberta Football League and the Canadian Major Football League, winning the title of both Western Conference and National Champions.

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis answered questions from public servants and local politicians on a range of issues related to public safety and emergency services during a townhall visit to St. Paul on March 24.