Local News

A day of agricultural knowledge was offered up on Aug. 4, as LARA held its St. Paul Summer Field Day.

Bonnyville RCMP were involved in 545 investigations from July 19 to Aug. 11. Among these were investigations related to stolen vehicles, stabbings and break and enters.

A parade, ball tournament, car show, and plenty more was on the schedule during Ashmont Heritage Days.

An alleged stabbing that occurred on July 28, resulted in three people being treated for non-life threatening injuries. A 22-year-old has been arrested and remanded into custody in relation to the assault.

Cold Lake RCMP are investigating extensive vandalism that took place early Friday morning, Aug. 12, at Kinosoo Beach. The recreational area recently underwent extensive improvements to its amenities.

An advisory has been issued at Camper’s Beach due to “elevated levels of fecal bacteria” that were tested at the Lac La Biche Lake beach, according to Alberta Health Services (AHS).

An indefinite road closure will be in effect following a bridge collapse in the County of St. Paul.

A handful of residents and homeowners in the hamlet of Lac La Biche are feeling frustrated by the impact of several waterline breaks in the last six years due to aging infrastructure. The municipal-owned underground cast iron pipes breaks, along 101A St. near the Royal Canadian Legion continues to cause grief for homeowners and residents who are looking for a resolution.

After two years of being sidelined by the pandemic, Haying in the 30’s returned to Mallaig on July 30-31 with great success, raising a record $320,000.

A recent shift in jurisdiction over a few portions of provincially operated highways in Lac La Biche County is going to go a long way to improving timelines for road maintenance and providing business opportunities locally.