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In an effort to attract more medical workers in Alberta like nurses and doctors, the Government of Alberta and the Republic of the Philippines signed an agreement on Oct. 6 in an effort to streamline the process of Filipino nurses trying to get accreditation in the province. The College of Surgeons and Physicians of Alberta is also accelerating its process of evaluating international medical graduates in the province.

Portage college spaghetti supper fundraiser - Oct. 21 from Jason Sachko, Coordinator of the hospitality programs Basics on how the event benefits students and the community Also, what people need to know if they want to attend.

The Bonnyville Friendship Centre hosted its 5th Annual Sister in Spirit Vigil on Oct. 4 to align with National Day of Action in Canada for Missing, Murdered, Exploited Indigenous Peoples. The ceremony was filled with moving personal stories, but also hope for healing and positive change.

Service levels discussed as Town of St. Paul administrators foresee challenging budget ahead.

On Sunday, dozens of families attended the annual Princess Tea event hosted at the Lakeland Agricom in Lac La Biche County.

Highway 55 around Rich Lake closed to traffic. Detours are along Highway 866 to McRae and Boyne Lake, and Township Rod 634 and Range Road 120.

New mayors' group sends collective message to provincial officials

Dual credit courses, enrolment updates, and more were on the agenda at the October St. Paul Education meeting.

Bonnyville resident, Lynda Robb, was the recipient of the Feel the Love project that saw a local company donate and install a brand-new Lennox furnace and air conditioner. 

The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is being explored by Lac La Biche County with community engagement set to take place to gather feedback.