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The compounding crisis in Ukraine since the Russian invasion last month has inspired the Lac La Biche Fire Department to support Ukrainian efforts through donating vital equipment, said John Kokotilo, the manager of Protective Services and Regional Fire Chief.

Cold Lake RCMP offered an apology to family of a deceased woman from Elizabeth Métis Settlement who was struck by a passing vehicle after a further analysis of the collision indicates the lawnmower operator was struck from behind on Bates Lake Road.

All together, four Bonnyville volunteer firefighters climbed 5,424 stairs and collected just over $6,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb.

The MD of Bonnyville council voted against submitting a letter of interest to the province for hosting the 2024 Alberta Winter and Summer Games. However, councillors did indicate interest in pursuing a bid for a future event.

The MD of Bonnyville is set to begin the tender process for a 7.5 km Moose Lake trail expansion with the intention of completing the project this year.

Not long after the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs wrapped up their playoff run, the organization honoured players and the volunteers who helped the team achieve success on and off the ice at the team’s annual awards banquet.

Cold Lake RCMP are asking for the publics’ assistance in locating 38-year-old Chad Mckinnon, who was reported missing on March 17.

Society members and staff at the Lac La Biche County Museum are gearing up for another year of historic activities, events and exhibit ... while dealing with a historic pandemic

Community members will have until noon on Wednesday, March 23, to drop off specific donation items to offer relief to people of Ukraine. The municipality has arranged five donation drop-off locations throughout the MD to collect items that will be delivered to Poland by plane later in the week.