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County approves 2018 budget

The County of St. Paul council members approved the 2018 budget during April’s monthly county meeting, April 10, and is projected a slight surplus overall. There are a number of changes with this year’s budget.

Town reverts back to former Parks and Recreation Bylaw

Town of St. Paul council has voted to essentially revert back to an older amended version of the Parks and Recreation Bylaw, which will bring back a position on the board specifically set aside for the St. Paul & District Agricultural Society.
Spedden School destroyed in suspicious blaze

Spedden School destroyed in suspicious blaze

The old Spedden School is now just a pile of rubble, following a structure fire on April 14. Smoky Lake County Fire Rescue Chief Scott Franchuk confirmed that the Vilna Fire Department responded to the structure fire in Spedden at 10:21 p.m.
Meteor confirmed

Meteor confirmed

While it was brief, a bright light, and what some reported to be a loud boom, was the talk of social media on the evening of Feb. 12, as a meteor was spotted shooting through the skies of northeastern Alberta.
Headliners announced for Centerfield Music Festival

Headliners announced for Centerfield Music Festival

The headliners for this year’s Centerfield Music Festival have been announced, and Troubadour Event Management Keynon Ternovoy is excited to be able to bring some of Canada’s brightest country music stars to small town St. Paul.
Frog Lake resident competing at Miss Teen Universe

Frog Lake resident competing at Miss Teen Universe

Inspired by fellow Alberta pageant queen Ashley Callingbull, Frog Lake’s Thaliya Dion left for Central America on Saturday to pursue her own dreams and ambitions, after a whirlwind January that saw her travel to Toronto before heading much farther so
Animal shelter aiming for spring construction

Animal shelter aiming for spring construction

Homeless animals in St. Paul are hopefully just a few months away from finding shelter with news the St. Paul & District Animal Shelter is moving ahead with plans to establish a new animal rescue centre this year. St.

Hospital fundraiser aims to raise $117,000

The St. Paul & District Hospital Foundation is once again working hard to raise over $100,000 at its March 3 event. The annual hospital foundation gala has a goal to raise $117,000, which will be used to purchase a variety of equipment for the St.
Sixties scoop session helps form apology

Sixties scoop session helps form apology

Work on drafting an apology to those affected by what has been termed as the “Sixties Scoop” has begun, with the second of six meeting held across the province taking place at Blue Quills University, last week.
Regional students float to second place

Regional students float to second place

With a list of select materials, students from junior high and high schools across gathered at NAIT in Edmonton to take part in a unique competition that put their science knowledge and creativity to work. The St.
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