Local News

A provincial report from the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters speaks to some of the challenges experienced by women's shelters across the province.

JAWS and Royals to rematch in the new year

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.