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Bears and Berries festival evokes fur-trading past

Bears and Berries festival evokes fur-trading past

Jax Sinclair Terry Best and Lorna Best Keeley Harnum looking at fur Donna Chamberland with pies Floyd Kunnas talks about bears Lead historical interpreter Dayle Oster Visions of the area’s fur trading past came to life as Fort George and Buckingham H
Parent Link turns a new page and says goodbye to Miss Sheila

Parent Link turns a new page and says goodbye to Miss Sheila

Eleven years ago, Sheila Parks was walking around with a resume burning a hole in her purse for two weeks, unable to bring herself to submit it – but when she finally did, it would end up becoming a life-changing experience not only for her, but for

Charges dropped against man accused in horse shooting

Charges were dropped against a man who was a second suspect in the case of a horse shooting that occurred in the Lafond area last September.

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.
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