Local News

Lac La Biche Countys' Economic Advisory Committee is exploring opportunities to extend business service hours into the evenings and weekends to increase service for residents.

A handful of float plane pilots participated in a unique fly-in event on Sept. 10 at Beaver Lake. The 2022 Splash-in event was hosted by the Lac La Biche Flying Club, Flight 165 of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).

École du Sommet students took part in a fall tradition at the school on Sept. 15, enjoying fresh corn on the cob and games.

A new course of action to address payment timelines and disputes in the construction industry is aiming to help both contractors and subcontractors in Alberta.

Construction of a new elementary school started in Saddle Lake on March 14, 2022. Now, the shell of the new school is clear, and the new school is expected to be completed by July.

The national Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness day aiming to destigmatize the disability, included the Lakeland Centre for FASD on the Sept. 9 campaign.

On Sept. 10, the Lac La Biche community hosted an event celebrating the diverse backgrounds in the area in honour of Alberta Culture Days.

The second class to take part in the Community Peace Officer Induction Program (CPOIP) in Lac La Biche County kicked off in August. The group of 15 students from around the province are all taking part in a gruelling 11-week program to become Level 1 Community Peace Officers.

On Sept. 8, community members gathered for an evening dedicated to promoting social and organizational services available in Lac La Biche County. The annual Community Awareness and Registration Event (CARE) saw over 200 attendees participate.

Waitlists at several child-care providers in St. Paul indicates many parents are having a tough time finding care for their young children.