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Salt plant set to close permanently as of August 1

Salt plant set to close permanently as of August 1

A long-running facility in the eastern portion of the County of St. Paul is set to permanently cease operations within the next month.
F. G. Miller's class of 2022 celebrated

F. G. Miller's class of 2022 celebrated

See the July 5 issue of Lakeland This Week for more coverage from local graduation ceremonies.
Blue-green algae advisory in place for Lac La Biche Lake

Blue-green algae advisory in place for Lac La Biche Lake

As of June 27, a blue-green algae advisory has been put in place for Lac La Biche Lake
BRFA responds to two separate blazes Tuesday

BRFA responds to two separate blazes Tuesday

As fire crews remain on scene, it is still too early to comment on potential causes for the fires, says Bonnyville Regional Fire Chief.
Mental health and football, Cold Lake Fighter Jets make a stop at HEB

Mental health and football, Cold Lake Fighter Jets make a stop at HEB

'It’s about the impact we can leave on the program, town and community. The team and billet family’s do so much for us when we’re here. That’s the least we can do to give back to the community that has welcomed us with open arms,' says Cold Lake Fighter Jets player.
Highway 28 traffic to Edmonton diverted near Egremont by crash

Highway 28 traffic to Edmonton diverted near Egremont by crash

Motorists from northeastern Alberta heading to and from Edmonton using Highway 28 on Tuesday afternoon can expect delays and detours after an afternoon crash south of the Egremont turnoff, near the Uncle John's Fireworks Store.
LLB council strikes down naming pitch for new ball diamond

LLB council strikes down naming pitch for new ball diamond

"Elks Lodge Field" and $25,000 sponsorship halted by council
Blue-green algae bloom at Garner Lake

Blue-green algae bloom at Garner Lake

Alberta Health Services released a health advisory for Garner Lake on June 27.
Alberta Prosperity Project makes a stop in Bonnyville

Alberta Prosperity Project makes a stop in Bonnyville

Nearly 300 residents, including Bonnyville MLA David Hanson, attend an in-person speakers' series to learn about the Alberta Prosperity Project and “the rationale and merits of an independent Alberta.”
GALLERY: Saddle Lake Pow Wow weekend wraps up

GALLERY: Saddle Lake Pow Wow weekend wraps up

Saddle Lake Cree Nation held its annual pow wow June 24-26, starting with a grand entry on Friday evening.
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