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Vigil held for missing Plamondon woman

Vigil held for missing Plamondon woman

Rose Simonelis, age 54, was last seen on Oct. 5 of this year.
Vermilion RCMP lay charges following copper theft

Vermilion RCMP lay charges following copper theft

Charges have been laid by Vermilion RCMP following an investigation into multiple copper wire thefts in the County of Vermilion River.
Half of Canadians expect to go over holiday budget: survey

Half of Canadians expect to go over holiday budget: survey

Finances are top of mind for Canadians as we head into the holidays, and three quarters say they’ll draft a budget this year, according to the Festive Spending Snapshot poll from PayPal.
Pontiacs add forward, captain injured with illegal hit

Pontiacs add forward, captain injured with illegal hit

The Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL made an exciting new addition this week acquiring forward Myles Gauld from the Camrose Kodiaks in exchange for forward Ludo Tardif.
Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.
With brushes and colours, St. Paul ornament painting draws smiles

With brushes and colours, St. Paul ornament painting draws smiles

On Dec. 2, families and the youth gathered at the St. Paul Library for a Christmas Ornament Painting event from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing people of all ages together in the spirit of Christmas and art.
Town of St. Paul approves first reading of Advertising and Public Notification Bylaw

Town of St. Paul approves first reading of Advertising and Public Notification Bylaw

The Town of St. Paul has approved first reading of a proposed Advertising and Public Notification Bylaw, which will eliminate the requirement to advertise public notices in the St. Paul Journal/Lakeland This Week newspaper.
Festival of Trees co-founder reflects on past 13 years of event, receives recognition for her work

Festival of Trees co-founder reflects on past 13 years of event, receives recognition for her work

Pat Boon-Anderson, a recently retired JA Williams High School teacher, has been instrumental in organizing the annual Festival of Trees.
Council approves $20,000 grant for new Glendon Library

Council approves $20,000 grant for new Glendon Library

Glendon Library Board will get $20,000 of start-up money from MD of Bonnyville following a motion that narrowly passed 3-2, on Nov. 28.
Peace officers in Lac La Biche catch speeder doing 3X the limit

Peace officers in Lac La Biche catch speeder doing 3X the limit

Recently, a driver was caught by Lac La Biche County community peace officers going 93 km over the posted speed limit. Ryan Deschamps says such an offense brings with it a mandatory court appearance.
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