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The season opener for the Portage College Voyageurs men's and women’s soccer teams kicked off on Sept. 9 at home, ending in losses for both teams.

The St. Paul and District Chamber of Commerce held its 2022 Hometown Business Golf Tournament on Sept. 2 during rodeo week festivities.

Books are flying off the shelf at the Bonnyville Municipal Library, not to borrow but to own. The sale that raises funds for not-for-profit municipal facility will continue during regular library hours until Oct. 3.

This year, participants from the Bonnyville area wanting to take part in a community Terry Fox Run can choose from three different dates and trails. Runs are happening along Jessie Lake’s paved trail or along the tree line, as well as at the MD of Bonnyville’s Muriel Lake Park.

An unexpected award arrived for one Lac La Biche outdoor enthusiast who was only hoping to showcase and report on the health of her lakeside community.

The St. Paul Jr. Canadiens have named Kurtis Labant as the team’s captain heading into the upcoming hockey season. Several familiar names will also return to the Canadiens’ roster.

Community members and firefighters came out to a fundraising barbecue to support the people affected by a serious structure fire that destroyed three homes in the Tri City Estates neighbourhood on Sept. 2. Fire Chief Jeff Fallow describes responding to the intensive blaze.

Congratulations to Tracy Romans from St. Albert. Tracy placed 1st in the A-1 Heating 2023 Pick The Winners Hockey Pool and has won $1,500.

In preparation for the 2022 Wheatland Football League season, the St. Paul Lions and Drumheller Titans played an exhibition match. The Lions' coach says the exhibition game is meant to spot areas that need improvement before the regular season starts.

County officials formally say LLB franchise spot is delayed