St. Paul News

Although the Battle River Knights U18 female team may have defeated the St. Paul Canadiens in league finals, when the teams met again at the provincial championship, the Canadiens made sure it didn’t happen again. 

Using different investigative techniques, including a bait trap, Smoky Lake RCMP were able to seize several items that had been reported stolen, along with over 30 firearms, and have laid charges against one person.

Over 850 spectators gathered at the Ag Corral for the second annual Spring Bullarama on March 22, hosted by the St. Paul Ag Society. The rodeo also marks the beginning of the Bull Riders Canada (BRC) Season XIII.

An investigation is underway after a man died while in police custody in St. Paul in March.

Head coach Derek Zapisocki said the Bengals are now preparing for the upcoming season. Spring camp will begin in May and recruitment is also underway.

On Feb. 22, Craig Christensen competed during the Pendlerrennet in Norway. The 33-year-old, who was raised in Mallaig, works as an engineer and has called Norway his home for the past seven years. 

The member of parliament for Lakeland and the member of the legislative assembly for Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul are both calling recent poll data showing increased support for pipelines across the country a positive development.

The St. Paul Desna Ukrainian Dance Club presented its 31st annual Desna Ukrainian Dance Festival on March 15. Dancers showcased various cultural dances from different regions of Ukraine.

RCMP say they seized about 100 grams of crystal meth and 60 grams of cocaine from a residence in Saddle Lake while executing a search warrant, March 19.