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The incident took place on the afternoon of April 3 and resulted in one person being transported to hospital.

Natalie L’Heureux, who serves as the board chair for the Lac La Biche Little Sprouts childcare society, was recently honoured and recognized for her volunteer work as part of National Volunteer Week, which ran from April 27-May 3. She also works as a volunteer land steward and is a member of some environmental organizations.

Cold Lake was buzzing with excitement as it welcomed teams from across Alberta for the U13D Hockey Provincials, which were held at the Cold Lake Energy Centre Imperial Arena from March 20 to 23.  

COLD LAKE - The Cold Lake Energy Centre was packed with excitement as the Take Flight Cheer and Dance Championship took place March 29 and 30, bringing in athletes from across Alberta - and beyond - for a weekend of competition.

During St. Paul Education's April 9 board of trustees meeting, items discussed included making adjustments to transportation fees, such as potentially increasing the bus pass fees for alternate seats, per the proposal of St. Paul Education's Transportation Department.

A Cold Lake-based non-profit, 86Cancer, is making a major impact in the fight against cancer by raising funds, providing support, and directly benefiting those affected by the disease.

Ekanatak Yehewin, a new commercial and residential duct and furnace service, can help. The business is a division under Saddle Lake Smoke Eaters LP, which provides Saddle Lake’s fire services, and owned by the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. 

If Budget 2025 is passed, the Government of Alberta will spend $20 million toward the design of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's (NAIT) proposed Advanced Skills Centre.

ELK POINT – Three representatives of the Eastern Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (EARVSS) attended the March 24 meeting of Elk Point Town Council to outline the services provided following the recent Regional Transition.

The MD of Bonnyville gave first reading to the 2025 tax rate bylaw that proposes a 3.4 per cent residential municipal tax rate increase, though not without some debate.