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St. Paul Education buses cancelled for Monday morning

St. Paul Education buses cancelled for Monday morning

Cold weather continues to blanket much of the province, and school buses in the St. Paul Education region will once again be cancelled on Monday morning. Vilna area buses are also cancelled for Monday.
Municipalities get letter from Minister regarding province-wide drought

Municipalities get letter from Minister regarding province-wide drought

Responding to growing drought concerns across the province, Town of Bonnyville council has decided to review its water management plans.
Bridge fix expected to cost $1.3 million

Bridge fix expected to cost $1.3 million

County of St. Paul council discussed the construction of a bridge that collapsed on Aug. 15, 2022, between St. Paul and Elk Point. The bridge is currently underwater.
Tom Varughese and René Richard inducted into Cold Lake Hall of Fame

Tom Varughese and René Richard inducted into Cold Lake Hall of Fame

On Jan. 13, René Richard and Thomas Varughese were inducted into the Cold Lake Hall of Fame.
City of Cold Lake approves waste management fee adjustments for 2024

City of Cold Lake approves waste management fee adjustments for 2024

In a move to adapt to the changing dynamics of waste management operations, City of Cold Lake council has given the green light to a series of fee increases outlined in the 2024 operating budget.  
Still work to do, even in the deep-freeze

Still work to do, even in the deep-freeze

Bundle up. Environment Canada says cold weather to continue through the week
St. Paul welcomes first baby born in 2024

St. Paul welcomes first baby born in 2024

On Jan. 9, Tianna Cardinal and Sonny Benson welcomed their newborn girl, Ayla Benson. She was born shortly before 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul-St. Therese Healthcare Centre.
Proposed rezoning for truck repair business in County of St. Paul approved

Proposed rezoning for truck repair business in County of St. Paul approved

The County of St. Paul approved the rezoning of an agriculture district to a direct control (DC) district, following a public hearing during the Jan. 9 council meeting.
UPDATE: Alberta electricity grid alert ended

UPDATE: Alberta electricity grid alert ended

Record-setting temperatures in Western Canada caused an unprecedented demand for electricity in Alberta
EMERGENCY ALERT: How to reduce electricity to avoid rotating power outages

EMERGENCY ALERT: How to reduce electricity to avoid rotating power outages

The emergency alert was issued at 6:45 p.m. as Alberta faces the coldest weather it has seen in decades.
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