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ELK POINT - After their second month-long break of the summer, the Town of Elk Point’s Sept.

Town of Bonnyville council approved the first reading of a bylaw that will create sub categories under its municipal residential assessment class.

The St. Paul Recreation Centre buzzed with excitement during the Community Awareness Night on Sept. 14. Over 55 organizations showcased the activities and services they offer within the community of St. Paul.  

Lac La Biche Countys' Economic Advisory Committee is exploring opportunities to extend business service hours into the evenings and weekends to increase service for residents.

A handful of float plane pilots participated in a unique fly-in event on Sept. 10 at Beaver Lake. The 2022 Splash-in event was hosted by the Lac La Biche Flying Club, Flight 165 of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).

École du Sommet students took part in a fall tradition at the school on Sept. 15, enjoying fresh corn on the cob and games.

A new course of action to address payment timelines and disputes in the construction industry is aiming to help both contractors and subcontractors in Alberta.

Construction of a new elementary school started in Saddle Lake on March 14, 2022. Now, the shell of the new school is clear, and the new school is expected to be completed by July.

The national Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness day aiming to destigmatize the disability, included the Lakeland Centre for FASD on the Sept. 9 campaign.

On Sept. 10, the Lac La Biche community hosted an event celebrating the diverse backgrounds in the area in honour of Alberta Culture Days.