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Mandatory watercraft inspections hope to stop invasive mussels

Mandatory watercraft inspections hope to stop invasive mussels

Alberta has announced a comprehensive strategy to protect its water bodies from invasive species.
Lac La Biche groups connect at Community Awareness Registration Event

Lac La Biche groups connect at Community Awareness Registration Event

The annual CARE (Community Awareness and Registration Event) took place at Lac La Biche's Bold Centre on June 18.
Communities in Bloom judges coming to Elk Point in August

Communities in Bloom judges coming to Elk Point in August

Elk Point is putting its best foot forward as it prepares to welcome the Communities in Bloom judges this summer.
Portage College research project will study barriers to learning for northern Alberta Indigenous communities

Portage College research project will study barriers to learning for northern Alberta Indigenous communities

Portage has received $248,000 in funding for the project, titled ‘Unlocking Potential: Researching Foundational Learning Pathways for Indigenous and Northern Workforce Integration’, which will involve working with the communities of Saddle Lake Cree Nation and Frog Lake First Nations.
MCSnet celebrates 30 years of innovation and technology

MCSnet celebrates 30 years of innovation and technology

For 30 years, MCSnet has been a fixture in St. Paul, now providing internet services to over 25,000 Albertans.
Northern Lights Public Schools projects $4.7 million deficit for 2024-25

Northern Lights Public Schools projects $4.7 million deficit for 2024-25

Northern Lights Public Schools expects to remain below the minimum required reserves heading into the next school year.
Blue-green algae identified at Stoney Lake in County of St. Paul

Blue-green algae identified at Stoney Lake in County of St. Paul

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) has been identified in the waters of Stoney Lake, located in the County of St. Paul.
Bonnyville Lemonade stand raises money for SPCA

Bonnyville Lemonade stand raises money for SPCA

BONNYVILLE – Lemonade stands popped up all over the region for Lemonade Day, and in front of Home Hardware in Bonnyville, young entrepreneur and animal lover Cassius Grenier took the opportunity to fundraise for the Bonnyville SPCA.
St. Paul youth participate in nationwide Lemonade Day

St. Paul youth participate in nationwide Lemonade Day

On June 14, youth in St. Paul participated in Lemonade Day to learn and gain actual experience in what would be like to run a business.
Cold Lake council reviews progress on environmental reserve project

Cold Lake council reviews progress on environmental reserve project

COLD LAKE – City of Cold Lake councillors received an update on the Lakeshore Environmental Reserve Lands License Agreement Implementation project at the June 17 Corporate Priorities Committee meeting, a years-long effort to address encroachments by lakeshore property owners onto protected municipal land.
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