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When Gilles Boulianne, 71, started having hip and back pain three years ago, he brought it up with his family doctor, who wrote him a prescription for arthrotec.

More provincial funding for women’s shelters Women’s shelters in Alberta will see a $10-million increase in funding over the next four years including a one-time payment of 3.5 per cent of their current operational funding.

The Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit along with the St. Paul RCMP and the RCMP Emergency Response Team conducted a search warrant in Saddle Lake that reportedly resulted in the seizure of weapons, drugs, and the arrest of five individuals, according to RCMP.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to spend $180 million to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres.

The forum, which took place at the Bold Centre on Feb. 19, was hosted to give community residents an opportunity to meet with local RCMP officers and voice their concerns.

“We should be able to have peace now. It's time.” 

Youngsters and their families were at Lac La Biche's Alexander Hamilton Park on Feb. 22 enjoying an afternoon of tobogganing.

The Lakeland Scruffy Puppy 4-H club held their 2025 communications event, where participants sharped their public speaking skills in front of a panel of judges comprised of community members.

The Bonnyville Friendship centre hosted a unique workshop, teaching participants how to make art using the scales of whitefish. The workshop was held on Feb.

The St. Paul Canadiens skated through the first round of playoffs against the Cold Lake Ice with a perfect record, winning four games straight.