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Town of St. Paul aims for no tax increase in interim budget

Town of St. Paul aims for no tax increase in interim budget

The Town of St. Paul has approved its interim operating budget, with no tax increase built into the projections.
St. Paul hospital puts pause on surgical services

St. Paul hospital puts pause on surgical services

On Tuesday, AHS announced surgical services in St. Paul were put on pause until Jan. 4.
Demand for free rapid test kits high across the Lakeland

Demand for free rapid test kits high across the Lakeland

Just days after the program for rapid test kits was announced by the province, a number of sites in the Lakeland ran out of the free kits, including Lac La Biche, Bonnyville, and Cold Lake. More kits are expected this week.
User fee and tax increase included in interim Town of Bonnyville budget

User fee and tax increase included in interim Town of Bonnyville budget

Come Jan. 1, Bonnyville ratepayers will notice a slight increase to their utility rate and garbage collection fee. This comes after the Town of Bonnyville council voted in favour of a two per cent increase to balance the 2022 interim operational and capital budgets.
Mayor thanks CAO for his work, saying leadership changes were needed

Mayor thanks CAO for his work, saying leadership changes were needed

CAO contract not extended in 5-4 decision
Council and mayor not getting raises

Council and mayor not getting raises

Mayor explains staff pay hikes and his full-time salary
Police looking for Lac La Biche man on first-degree murder warrant

Police looking for Lac La Biche man on first-degree murder warrant

Warrant issued for arrest of Lac La Biche man
Serving the Town for a quarter of a century

Serving the Town for a quarter of a century

For 25 years, Renee Stoyles has filled nearly every administrative role for the Town of Bonnyville, pitching in wherever was needed as she made her way through her career.
Students hoping to make big impact with tiny home

Students hoping to make big impact with tiny home

Another successful A+ for Energy Grant has been secured by New Myrnam School. This year, staff and students are working to convert an old school bus into a net zero tiny home.
Update — Lac La Biche County council approves $16.46 million for Main Street

Update — Lac La Biche County council approves $16.46 million for Main Street

While some design details remain, council approves funding bylaw
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