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Hosting the 2024 Alberta Summer Games to showcase the community is a nice idea for Lac La Biche County ... but much of the showcase items won't be ready by then, say municipal officials. A bid to host the 2026 Games is the goal.

Following the death of at least 10 horses and removal about five others, an investigation by an Alberta SPCA peace officer has resulted in charges being laid against MD of Bonnyville resident Jamie Ann Palmer.

Although the end of the season has arrived for the Bonnyville Jr. A Pontiacs, many of the team's players have seen success both on and off the ice. Before the season ended three players were nominated for AHJL awards, one player was awarded an academic scholarship, while three others committed to post-secondary NCAA schools.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has released preliminary information in its investigation into the discharging of police firearms that resulted in a 22-year-old man from Kehewin Cree Nation being airlifted to hospital on March 9.

While the MD council has agreed to move forward with partnership talks on the possibility of building of a new pool in the Town of Bonnyville, councillors have raised concerns over the financial implications of funding such a project when the City of Cold Lake also has its sights set on an aquatics centre.

A fun meeting was held at the Clancy Richard Arena on March 12.

RCMP say investigation continues and no charges have yet to be laid in weekend death. Family say they want answers

Family and friends hope for answers in death of young woman

Actress Tantoo Cardinal and a talented group create unique acting academy at Kikino Métis Settlement

March 2 auction 'even better' than expected at Rusylvia Cattle Co.