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Public invited to join businesses, groups placing Remembrance Day wreaths in Elk Point

Public invited to join businesses, groups placing Remembrance Day wreaths in Elk Point

ELK POINT - The opportunity to lay a wreath at Elk Point’s cenotaph on Remembrance Day to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom is not just for businesses, groups and organizations, the organizers of this year’s
Winter driving season kicks off with blast of winter

Winter driving season kicks off with blast of winter

Last week’s first snowfall across the province hasn’t seen major concerns on Lakeland roads but practicing safety habits and adjusting to driving conditions is vital to stay safe throughout the season. 
Police release info on Summer theft of copper from Lac La Biche trucking company

Police release info on Summer theft of copper from Lac La Biche trucking company

More than $500,000 of wiring stripped from Calnash Trucking yard
St. Paul Bengals win Wheatland Bantam Football League championship

St. Paul Bengals win Wheatland Bantam Football League championship

It has been five years since the St. Paul Bengals won a league championship. In 2017, the bantam football team proceeded to provincials and also took that win. On Nov. 5, the Bengals set themselves on the path to repeating history.
Capella Centre kicks off Family Violence Prevention Month with first ‘Be Kind’ presentation

Capella Centre kicks off Family Violence Prevention Month with first ‘Be Kind’ presentation

Andrea Myers with the Capella Centre believes that making a real impact in the narrative of violence begins with youth and sharing simple concepts of kindness and respect.
AHS confirms respiratory illness outbreak at École des Beaux-Lacs in Bonnyville

AHS confirms respiratory illness outbreak at École des Beaux-Lacs in Bonnyville

A respiratory illness outbreak has been declared at École des Beaux-Lacs School in Bonnyville by a division of Alberta Health Services.
Man charged after alleged assault of two women in St. Paul

Man charged after alleged assault of two women in St. Paul

A 29-year-old man from Elk Point has been charged with a number of offences after police responded to call in St. Paul on Nov. 4.
Wood Buffalo RCMP search for missing Fort McMurray man

Wood Buffalo RCMP search for missing Fort McMurray man

Remembrance Day events remain outdoors in Lac La Biche

Remembrance Day events remain outdoors in Lac La Biche

Buffalo Lake ceremony held at recreation centre on Nov. 11
Take our Kids to Work Day returns following pandemic break

Take our Kids to Work Day returns following pandemic break

ST. PAUL - A number of Grade 9 students spent the day away from the classroom and on the job site on Nov. 2, Take Our Kids to Work Day returned after a two-year break brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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