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Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Lower Therien Lake

Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Lower Therien Lake

AHS warns lake users to take precautions
Smoky Lake nurse wins prestigious Governor General’s Award

Smoky Lake nurse wins prestigious Governor General’s Award

Portage College student Lisa Boykiw receives the Collegiate Bronze Medal after completing her nursing diploma with a perfect 4.0 GPA
Canada Day will be a time of reflection at the Mission

Canada Day will be a time of reflection at the Mission

Traditional Canada Day celebrations will be postponed at the Lac La Biche Mission again this year as organizers reflect on national historic injustices
Lac La Biche Canada Day fireworks will go off

Lac La Biche Canada Day fireworks will go off

Difficult decision took many factors into consideration, says Mayor.
Beating the heat with a splash park treat

Beating the heat with a splash park treat

Families from across the region have been making a splash at Lac La Biche's Paul Richard Memorial Spray Park this week as scorching temperatures have smashed historical weather records.
Every drop counts as water usage increases along with temperatures

Every drop counts as water usage increases along with temperatures

"We have increased the volume of water coming into the plant to compensate for the extra water being used.” - CAO Kim Heyman
Local author shares 'coming-of-age' story through award-winning novel

Local author shares 'coming-of-age' story through award-winning novel

Bonnyville author Carmen Kissel-Verrier's novel has received an international award.
St. Paul and Elk Point Chambers of Commerce benefit from shop local fund

St. Paul and Elk Point Chambers of Commerce benefit from shop local fund

Tap into federal dollars to support shop local initiatives
Charges laid in downtown arson that destroyed building

Charges laid in downtown arson that destroyed building

Police continue investigation after 38 year old charged with arson
Cold Lake to go ahead with Canada Day festivities with support of Cold Lake First Nations

Cold Lake to go ahead with Canada Day festivities with support of Cold Lake First Nations

In a joint statement, Cold Lake has confirmed their Canada Day festivities will go ahead as scheduled with the support of Cold Lake First Nations. Residents are being encouraged to wear orange and partake in a moment of silence during the opening ceremonies in recognition of the mass graves found at residential schools across the country.
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