Local News

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.

Children and babies across Alberta officially became eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine last week. As of Aug. 2, Alberta was the last province to approve the rollout of the first dose for babies six-months to four-years-old.

Oral histories and traditions were showcased by local youth performing ‘Dancing under the 13 moons’ in the gymnasium of École Notre Dame High School on July 28. In August, two more performances will be held free of charge in Glendon and Cold Lake.

BONNYVILLE – As a means to prevent illegal dumping, misuse and to meet the growing need of household waste disposal, the bin site located at the Riverhurst Hall was removed as part of a one-year pilot project on March 23.

Municipal peace officers report fewer incidents over holiday weekend celebration

A Métis tale of love that breaks the barrier of time played in two venues in the Lakeland last week. The play ‘You used to call me Marie…’ by Tai Amy Grauman, was staged in St. Paul Aug. 3 with support of Reconciliation St. Paul and then in Bonnyville on Aug. 4.