Local News

More than 160 families in the community were given a helping hand through this year's Community Christmas Hamper program in St. Paul and area.

Local dancers from the United Youth Ballet Company performed 'The Nutcracker’ in front of Lakeland audiences at Llodyminster’s Vic Juba Community Theatre on Dec. 18.

Several trades programs are being offered at Portage College to support and certify students with specialized skills, while also meeting industry needs. 

The Glen Avon Playground Enhancement Society has requested $2,000 from the Town of St. Paul to help with the purchase of a new score clock and sound system at the K-9 school.

A 61-year-old man has been charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision on Dec. 28.

A new cell tower located in rural Hylo is hoped to clear 'dead zones' for cell phone users in the region.

A new four-person chairlift is up and running at Kinosoo Ridge Resort’s ski hill this season, replacing the 40-year-old green chairlift. The upgrade came with a price tag of just over $4.2 million.

Until further notice, 4 Wing Cold Lake has made the decision to close the base’s ‘back gate’ situated at Kingsway Road. The reason behind the indefinite road closure is due to increasing security needs, according to 4 Wing.

A review of the MD of Bonnyville’s no road ban pilot project was deemed a success by the municipality's transportation department. Council discussions suggest heavy haulers in agriculture industries will likely lose their exemption from municipal Road Use Agreements when a permanent policy is introduced next year.

A new City owned medical clinic could be opening in the City of Cold Lake as a council is proposing the creation of a Municipally Controlled Corporation to operate such a facility. Residents and stakeholders will have an opportunity to weigh-in on the proposal at a public hearing scheduled for Jan. 24, 2023.