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New charges of child pornography laid against former Cold Lake teacher

New charges of child pornography laid against former Cold Lake teacher

On Wednesday, a division of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), the Internet Child Exploitation Unit, laid new charges against 34-year-old James Neil Morrison a former Assumption Jr/Sr High School teacher, which involve 10 other student victims.
Town of St. Paul will increase mill rate, approves operating and capital budgets

Town of St. Paul will increase mill rate, approves operating and capital budgets

No overnight physician coverage at Cold Lake Emergency Department, tonight

No overnight physician coverage at Cold Lake Emergency Department, tonight

The Cold Lake hospital will experience another emergency department disruption this week, while the St. Paul hospital grapples with continued staff shortages, and in Lac La Biche a 'temporary lack of anesthesia' has been reported.
New principal to start at Iron River School next year

New principal to start at Iron River School next year

Current Iron River teacher and president of the Lakeland Schools Athletic Association, Dustin Blake, will step into the role of principal for Iron River School for the 2022-23 school year. Principal Karen Draycott will head to Cold Lake to fill the new assistant principal position at Cold Lake Junior High.
Medals and banners earned at Junior SPAA badminton championship

Medals and banners earned at Junior SPAA badminton championship

Racette and FG Miller win junior SPAA badminton banners for 2022
Alberta EMS services at a crisis point, says HSAA president

Alberta EMS services at a crisis point, says HSAA president

EMS staffing shortages have resulted in more than 92 ambulance shifts being dropped, 14 red alerts and 44 ambulance downgrades across the Lakeland in the past six months.
Town buys property to better handle the collection and discharging of storm water

Town buys property to better handle the collection and discharging of storm water

CAO Steven Jeffery has expanded on why the Town decided to purchase a property located on the west end of St. Paul.
The Hive - A place for everyone to 'bee'

The Hive - A place for everyone to 'bee'

The Hive Youth Hub is not only for local youth, but its development has been driven by youth. The youth hub is one step closer to its soft opening scheduled for June 1, following the completion of its student designed and created mural at The Hive’s new location.
Lac La Biche Youth Assessment Centre closure will have regional impact

Lac La Biche Youth Assessment Centre closure will have regional impact

YAC to close for two years while province renovates, young clients will go to other centres
Watch local, young talent on the stage

Watch local, young talent on the stage

There's some mature, thought-provoking content in JAWS one-act plays.
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