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Entertainment and activities fill St. Paul Lions Park during Rock the Block

Entertainment and activities fill St. Paul Lions Park during Rock the Block

The St. Paul Lions Park was filled with fun activities on Aug. 18 with the annual Rock the Block. Music echoed throughout the four-hour event as attendees shopped downtown and enjoyed food from vendors while the children played.
Family marks second anniversary of fatal incident, continues to search for justice

Family marks second anniversary of fatal incident, continues to search for justice

Hardships remain ongoing for the family of Priscilla Wells, who was killed on Aug. 23, 2020, when she was struck from behind while operating a ride-on lawnmower on the shoulder of Bates Lake Road. The Wells family continues to seek justice in the 49-year-old's death.
RCMP release numbers from recent Highway 28 and 63 blitz

RCMP release numbers from recent Highway 28 and 63 blitz

Top speed of 143 kph one of 42 speeding tickets issued last week in highway blitz
Work-from-home requests still in demand among Lac La Biche municipal staff

Work-from-home requests still in demand among Lac La Biche municipal staff

The COVID-19 pandemic gave many employees a taste of what working remotely is like, and despite many people now returning to the office, there remain requests for staff to work from home, including those employed with Lac La Biche County.  
Provincial police force would be a 'billion-dollar boondoggle': rural municipalities

Provincial police force would be a 'billion-dollar boondoggle': rural municipalities

Communities of all sizes are speaking out against the proposed force after more details on the transition were released by the province last week.
New superintendent of St. Paul Education drawn to diversity of the region

New superintendent of St. Paul Education drawn to diversity of the region

Peter Barron has 39 years of experience as an educator in Alberta and previously worked as the superintendent for Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools before making the move to St. Paul.
Lakeland residents wake to smoky conditions

Lakeland residents wake to smoky conditions

On Monday, residents throughout the Lakeland woke up to thick smoke originating from ongoing wildfires. As of Aug. 22, there are 54 wildfires burning throughout the province of Alberta.
Cold Lake show and shine revs up regional interest

Cold Lake show and shine revs up regional interest

Cold Lake Cruisers draw crowds to Sunday show
Indigenous events providing hands-on cultural experience in Lac La Biche

Indigenous events providing hands-on cultural experience in Lac La Biche

A handful of Indigenous-themed events in Lac La Biche this month are aiming to create authentic educational learning opportunities for visitors.
A prayer for the community

A prayer for the community

Music, songs, and testaments of life filtered through the air as a free gospel concert were held at the Lions Park in the Town of St. Paul on Aug. 6. The event was organized by a group of people hailing from different Christian denominations.
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