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Ashmont Heritage Days registration now open

This year’s Ashmont Heritage Days celebration is taking place on Aug.13-14, and will once again include a parade, a trade show and market, along with an annual hamburger fry organized by the Ashmont Agricultural Society.
Blue Quills culture camp teaches those willing to learn

Blue Quills culture camp teaches those willing to learn

Brilliant white tipis stood in contrast to the blue skies that were out in force for newo-isîhcikewina mâmawikapesiwin Four Ceremonies Gathering Cultural Camp last week, with hundreds of people coming over the course of the five day camp to soak up t
Water, water everywhere and it costs too little to drink

Water, water everywhere and it costs too little to drink

Town of St. Paul’s interim director of Public Works Bert Pruneau started off a discussion about the town’s water consumption rates by putting a litre of water on the table in front of town council, purchased at a convenience store at a cost of $2.30.

Energy company eyes Chicken Hill Lake area for wind turbine project

The Shamrock Valley area, located 13 miles east of St. Paul, could one day become the site of 385-meter-tall wind turbines, scattered over 75 quarters of land, according to information from Northlands Energy Inc.

Downtown revitalization committee still breathing fresh air into town

St. Paul’s Champions for Change downtown revitalization committee is alive and well, and instrumental in pulling together projects and celebrations for the town, as committee member Amil Shapka explained to town council at its June 27 meeting.
SPAN takes lead on planned 70 unit affordable housing project

SPAN takes lead on planned 70 unit affordable housing project

Barb McPherson knows exactly how hard it is trying to find affordable housing in St. Paul, starting at the bottom of the totem pole on a $12/hr. wage.
Trail users flock to trestle grand re-opening

Trail users flock to trestle grand re-opening

After four years of uncertainty, a popular local bridge that connects a trail between Bonnyville and Cold Lake celebrated its grand re-opening last week.
Trail users flock to trestle grand re-opening

Trail users flock to trestle grand re-opening

After four years of uncertainty, a popular local bridge that connects a trail between Bonnyville and Cold Lake celebrated its grand re-opening last week.
Canada Day to feature fireworks, local talent and good times

Canada Day to feature fireworks, local talent and good times

Simple and fun is the aim of this year's Canada Day festivities, with this year being a prelude to an even bigger celebration planned for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations in 2017. “We've had some great success in the past.
Makokis elected chief, powwow celebrated

Makokis elected chief, powwow celebrated

After a day of voting in Saddle Lake on June 22, results showed that it would be a familiar name taking the reigns as chief, with Eddie Makokis elected as head of council.
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