Local News

The kick off for two crucial projects in Saddle Lake Cree Nation (SLCN) were cause for celebration on Friday, as the community held a ground-breaking ceremony for the 40-acre subdivision development and broadband projects.

Police searched three St. Paul homes on Sept. 9, seizing drugs and a sawed-off shotgun.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the St. Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance (STEP), Portage College, and St. Paul Canadiens Alumni Foundation was signed on Sept. 6 to collaborate on initiatives supporting Portage College and the Alumni Foundation in upcoming events and activities. 

Individuals, clubs, lodges, or anyone who is interested can stop by the Vilna & District Municipal Library to take a look at the books available.

Residents flocked to the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre (C2) on Sept. 8 to see what opportunities there are in the community to connect, get active, volunteer and learn new skills.

École Notre Dame High School (NDHS) hosted its Meet the Teacher BBQ on Sept. 7. Students both new and returning were encouraged to attend and have a bite to eat while getting to know their teachers.

A long reign for Queen Elizabeth II has come to end after serving 70 years as a monarch for the United Kingdom and over a dozen commonwealth countries around the world. Her Majesty passed away on Sept. 8.

The Elk Point Emergency Department will be closed from 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 15, according to Alberta Health Services.

A five-year-old bernedoodle is recovering at home in St. Paul after an exposure to cyanobacteria at Moose Lake sent the dog to emergency veterinary care in mid-August.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday. The Government of Alberta will be discussing how the province will acknowledge the Queen's passing on Thursday.