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Newspaper publishers and readers speak against MD’s proposed Public Notification Bylaw

Newspaper publishers and readers speak against MD’s proposed Public Notification Bylaw

Concerns over a new Public Notification Bylaw proposed by the MD of Bonnyville rallied local print media publishers serving the Lakeland.
Elk Point Emergency Department closed overnight until Feb. 20

Elk Point Emergency Department closed overnight until Feb. 20

The Elk Point emergency department will be closed nightly until Feb. 20, due to a lack of nursing staff, but will remain open during the day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Unlocking the case: Lac La Biche RCMP report found set of keys

Unlocking the case: Lac La Biche RCMP report found set of keys

RCMP hope image of found key rings a bell for owner
Emergency crews perform well despite stretched resources across large municipality

Emergency crews perform well despite stretched resources across large municipality

Of the 344 towns, cities, summer villages, Metis Settlements, specialized municipalities and counties in Alberta, Lac La Biche County is the eleventh in total area.
New gas station fuels discussion on Lac La Biche 'corridor' development

New gas station fuels discussion on Lac La Biche 'corridor' development

Lac La Biche County mayor says his new gas station isn't part of Alberta Transportation restrictions, but could lead to safer area roads
Power outages experienced across ATCO service territory due to ice build-up

Power outages experienced across ATCO service territory due to ice build-up

A power outage that affected a large portion of St. Paul on Wednesday is being attributed to ice buildup, according to ATCO.
Part 2: Methamphetamine, crime and treatment in the Lakeland

Part 2: Methamphetamine, crime and treatment in the Lakeland

This is the second article in a two-piece series looking at methamphetamine use in the Lakeland, its pervasiveness in Northeastern Alberta, the illicit drug’s relation to local crime and the challenges associated with getting sober.
Expanded hours announced for hemodialysis unit in St. Paul

Expanded hours announced for hemodialysis unit in St. Paul

Patients who use the hemodialysis unit at the St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre will have access to expanded hours of operation, according to Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Departure of Chamber executive director precedes AGM cancellation

Departure of Chamber executive director precedes AGM cancellation

New date yet to be scheduled for general meeting to elect new Lac La Biche and District Chamber board
GALLERY: Families dance into the New Year during Malanka celebration in Bonnyville

GALLERY: Families dance into the New Year during Malanka celebration in Bonnyville

On Jan. 14, the Kryla Ukrainian Dancers invited the community to take part in ringing in Ukrainian New Year at the Bonnyville C2 centre.
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