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Mustangs defeat Dodgers in opening game of season

Mustangs defeat Dodgers in opening game of season

The Plamondon Mustangs U18 girls' softball team handed the Lac La Biche Dodgers a 18-16 defeat during a meeting between the two teams on May 7 at the Bold Centre ball diamonds in Lac La Biche.
Former St. Paul resident gets Medal of Valour

Former St. Paul resident gets Medal of Valour

After growing up in St. Paul, Cst. Ashley JD van Leeuwen has been living a life dedicated to helping others. Now working with the RCMP, he recently received the highest award for bravery - the Medal of Valour.
Fire evacuees at Lac La Biche motel given green light to return home

Fire evacuees at Lac La Biche motel given green light to return home

Village of Boyle residents and Athabasca County residents on Township Road 642 and Range Road 195 have been given the green light to return home this morning, May 8, after they were asked to evacuate their homes when fire threatened their community.
Highway 660/RR 465 fire is now under control in MD of Bonnyville

Highway 660/RR 465 fire is now under control in MD of Bonnyville

Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) is reporting this morning that a brush fire on Highway 660 and Range Road 465 has been downgraded to being under control.
Portage College hosts 'Red Dress Day' event

Portage College hosts 'Red Dress Day' event

May 5 was National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day.
Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority ban prohibits off-highway vehicle use on public lands

Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority ban prohibits off-highway vehicle use on public lands

In an effort to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires, the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) had enacted a fire ban for the MD of Bonnyville, Summer Village of Bonnyville Beach, Summer Village of Pelican Narrows and Village of Glendon.
Teachers reject mediator's recommendations

Teachers reject mediator's recommendations

Teachers across Alberta will be deciding whether to go on strike after rejecting the mediator’s recommendations for the next provincial collective agreement.
Over 100 Boyle area evacuees have made their way to the Lac La Biche reception centre

Over 100 Boyle area evacuees have made their way to the Lac La Biche reception centre

Reception centre is open to provide assistance between 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Town of St. Paul drives down WCB premiums

Town of St. Paul drives down WCB premiums

ST. PAUL - The Town of St. Paul has been able to dramatically reduce its Workplace Compensation Board premiums by making safety a priority.
Mallaig woman faces rare cancer with resilience and hope

Mallaig woman faces rare cancer with resilience and hope

Elizabeth Mathiot, 53, was told she’d need chemotherapy for the rest of her life. Cancer had reached her lungs and brain - but not her spirit. A bull riding event fundraiser will be held on May 10 in Mallaig for Elizabeth.
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