St. Paul News

A Spedden-area man has won $1 million after purchasing a lottery ticket at Boyne Lake General Store on Highway 866.

Residents of the Hamlet of Riverview have successfully petitioned to block a proposed tax aimed at helping the Government of Alberta pay $81,000 for newly installed natural gas connections to eight residents at the area, also leading to County of St. Paul council defeating a related borrowing bylaw. 

In the Lakeland, the Lac La Biche and St. Paul fire departments continue to take proactive measures and offer tips to help residents protect their homes and themselves. 

County of St. Paul council approved STARS Air Ambulance’s request for council to make a standing motion to provide $14,000 to STARS annually, during council’s last regular meeting on March 11.  

The updated security measures have already blocked over 500,000 attempted intrusions, such as automated hacking attempts, bots, and other online threats occurring throughout the globe.

Two Hills RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. David Henry received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in a ceremony on March 9. Henry was one of 19 people from the Lakeland riding to receive the honour.

Emergency medical care in the Lakeland frequently means driving to somewhere else, especially if the emergency happens overnight.

Strength was tested, and limits were pushed as competitors stepped up to prove themselves during Lakeland’s Strongest 2025 strongman competition held at the Ag Corral on March 8 in St. Paul. 

The St. Paul Canadiens now look forward to hosting the Central Canada Cup.