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RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious deaths in Elizabeth Métis Settlement

RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious deaths in Elizabeth Métis Settlement

RCMP are investigating the "suspicious deaths" of two people after being called to a structure fire in Elizabeth Métis Settlement on May 21.
Trades highlighted at Portage College open house

Trades highlighted at Portage College open house

For those interested in pursuing a career in the trades, Portage’s Lac La Biche campus was the place to be on May 22, as the post-secondary institution hosted an open house focused on the trades.  
Meeting between U13 Lac La Biche Dodgers and Boyle Bandits ends in tie

Meeting between U13 Lac La Biche Dodgers and Boyle Bandits ends in tie

The girls' softball teams met at the Bold Centre ball diamond on the evening of May 21
Buffalo Lake officials praise pre-planning funding for new school in community

Buffalo Lake officials praise pre-planning funding for new school in community

Earlier this year, Northern Lights Public Schools announced that Buffalo Lake, the only Métis settlement in Alberta without an onsite school, had been approved for the funding.
City of Cold Lake kicks off National Public Works Week with flag raising

City of Cold Lake kicks off National Public Works Week with flag raising

People wearing high-visibility vests and warm applause surrounded Cold Lake City Hall on May 16 as the municipality officially raised the flag to kick off National Public Works Week 2025.
Portage College to offer addictions counselling diploma program this fall

Portage College to offer addictions counselling diploma program this fall

The program will be taught at Portage College's Lac La Biche campus and focus on topics such as psychiatric nursing, psychology, social work, child and youth care, as well as addiction counselling.
Lakeland Lacrosse hosts 2025 Ice Melter tournament

Lakeland Lacrosse hosts 2025 Ice Melter tournament

Thanking paramedics during Paramedic Services Week

Thanking paramedics during Paramedic Services Week

National Paramedic Services Week runs from May 18-24, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) recently took the opportunity to thank all paramedics in Alberta.
Lac La Biche woman wins $1 million lottery prize

Lac La Biche woman wins $1 million lottery prize

A Lac La Biche resident says she is going to take time to think about what she will do with her $1 million lottery win.
Kikino man wins $300,000 at special Lotto Spot event

Kikino man wins $300,000 at special Lotto Spot event

A man from Kikino is $300,000 richer after a lotto win earlier this month.
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