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COLD LAKE - Tempers flared at Cold Lake City Hall on the morning of April 15 as concerned residents met with Mayor Craig Copeland and city staff to express concerns over the policies and practices of the city's Animal Control Centre (ACC), after allegations surfaced that an animal had been euthanized unnecessarily, despite assurances it would not be.

Frog Lake First Nations acting CAO and Chief Operating Officer William Quinney joined Elk Point Mayor Parrish Tung and town council on line at last week’s regular council meeting.

The Mallaig-based Acres of Hope Growing Project completed its 14th growing season in 2024 and raised $30,000 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB).

Pope Francis died Easter Monday at the age of 88.

The agriculture industry in Alberta not only includes large farming operations, but also small, family-run enterprises such as Little Beau Seed Co. 

It was the battle of Alberta on Sunday at the Clancy Richard Arena as the Central Canada Cup wrapped up, and the hometown St. Paul Canadiens took on the Wetaskiwin Icemen to win their second consecutive Central Canada Cup trophy.

Small family farms appear to be making a resurgence in the Lakeland according to Ron Wirsta, the manager of the St. Paul Municipal Seed Cleaning Plant.

BONNYVILLE – Sixteen-year-old Shelby Dutertre earned a first-place finish at the 4-H Alberta 2025 Provincial Communications Competition.