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So far this summer, Alberta Health Services issued one advisory for blue-green algae on Kehewin Lake, located in the M.D. of Bonnyville, on July 12. This advisor will remain in effect until further notice.

The Calgary-based folk/rock musician played a number of her songs along with some covers.

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.

On July 15, the Town of Elk Point council met with Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver to discuss the Town’s approach to Municipal Controlled Corporations (MCCs), following concerns raised by residents about the perceived lack of transparency in establishing the MCCs. 

The County of St. Paul announced a Level 4 Fire Ban on July 23.

The ban came into effect on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 23 and will continued until conditions significantly improve and the wildfire hazard is reduced.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for St. Paul, Bonnyville, Lac La Biche and Cold Lake areas, Tuesday afternoon.

The City of Cold Lake is facing a cybersecurity incident that disrupted phones, payment systems, and emails across all city facilities.

Health initiatives and programming are target of funds from recent golf event

A 13-year-old who was last seen on July 19 is still being sought by St. Paul RCMP.