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Ten Lakeland projects approved for CFEP funding

Ten Lakeland projects approved for CFEP funding

Approximately $518,000 will be coming to the Lakeland in the form of Community Facility Enhancement Program grants from the province in 2025.
Alberta government announces $15/day childcare, but no more subsidy

Alberta government announces $15/day childcare, but no more subsidy

Changes to child care funding in Alberta will mean an increase in fees for parents who were receiving subsidy under the previous funding formula.
Retired teachers celebrate freedom from the classroom in Elk Point

Retired teachers celebrate freedom from the classroom in Elk Point

Retired teachers and school staff gathered at the Empress Family Restaurant on Jan. 28.
Public invited to watch charity hockey game in Mallaig

Public invited to watch charity hockey game in Mallaig

The St. Paul RCMP is hosting a charity hockey tournament in Mallaig at the Mallaig Arena on Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m.
Extreme cold warning remains in effect for much of northern Alberta Tuesday morning

Extreme cold warning remains in effect for much of northern Alberta Tuesday morning

An extreme cold warning is in place across much of the Lakeland region on Feb. 4.
St. Paul Education weighs 2025-26 school calendar options

St. Paul Education weighs 2025-26 school calendar options

St. Paul Education board of trustees discussed options about how the 2025-26 school calendar will look like during the board of trustees meeting on Jan. 22. 
County of St. Paul approves funding requests for Chambers of Commerce

County of St. Paul approves funding requests for Chambers of Commerce

The County of St. Paul council approved funding requests from the St. Paul, Elk Point, and Mallaig Chambers of Commerce on Jan. 27. 
Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta's Smith lauds pause on U.S. tariffs, deal to create fentanyl czar

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.
Elk Point Oilmen’s 40th ends in ninth Grand Challenge win for Gadowski

Elk Point Oilmen’s 40th ends in ninth Grand Challenge win for Gadowski

ELK POINT – Winning the Elk Point Oilmen’s Bonspiel grand challenge, now called the A Event, is nothing new for Leonard Gadowski, who was part of his first winning team in 1992, and followed that up with wins in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 20
Planets on parade over Alberta

Planets on parade over Alberta

All visible planets to line up in weeks, say observers
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