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Alberta is the first province in Canada to lower the recommended age for regular breast cancer screening mammograms to include women 45 to 50 years old. The Alberta Health Services decisions was based on new evidence, says the province.

Family fun a few days early as the Bold Center converts to fright-tastic carnival

A peace officer that is employed by the MD of Bonnyville was acquitted of careless driving on Friday. The community peace officer was charged by RCMP in February in relation to an incident that resulted in the deaths of two people on Aug. 23, 2021.

Influenza vaccine rolled out throughout Alberta on Monday as the fall and winter flu season beings. Alberta Health encourages all eligible patients from six months and up to not only get vaccinated, but cautions against the potential impact on the healthcare system this season. 

High school teams from across Lakeland and northern Alberta play at historic weekend volleyball tourney.

Student crafters were happy to help

A driveway grading and snow removal program offered to seniors and disabled residents for free; and at a reduced cost for rural residents has seen county staff dispatched over acceptable amounts last winter. 

Games start Saturday at 9 am

One of three ball diamonds, which are part of the $16 million Bold Center Sports Field Project, has officially been named after the Lac La Biche Elks Lodge No. 470 on Oct. 12 following a 10-year, $25,000 sponsorship deal.