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Mario Cabradilla

Mario Cabradilla

Mario Cabradilla graduated from the Digital Communications and Media program at Lethbridge College. He joined the St. Paul Journal in July 2022 following his internship at Lethbridge News Now. Mario has a special interest in writing long-form feature stories.

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Recent Work by Mario

Mannawanis hosts toy drive, invites community to Christmas Supper

Mannawanis hosts toy drive, invites community to Christmas Supper

In an effort to bring joy to the youth, the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre Society (MNFCS) launched its first-ever toy drive just in time for the holiday season on Dec. 6.
With brushes and colours, St. Paul ornament painting draws smiles

With brushes and colours, St. Paul ornament painting draws smiles

On Dec. 2, families and the youth gathered at the St. Paul Library for a Christmas Ornament Painting event from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing people of all ages together in the spirit of Christmas and art.
Annual Christmas Craft sale in St. Paul a hit

Annual Christmas Craft sale in St. Paul a hit

On Dec. 2, the 40th annual Christmas Arts and Craft Sale was hosted by the St. Paul Visual Arts Centre at the St. Paul Recreation Centre, gathering artisans from the community - and beyond.
St. Paul Canadiens on an 11 game win streak

St. Paul Canadiens on an 11 game win streak

The St. Paul sporting community came together as the St. Paul Bengals and Lions football teams were recognized at the start of the Dec. 1 St. Paul Canadiens hockey game.
Christmas Tree Lighting lights up the night

Christmas Tree Lighting lights up the night

To mark the beginning of the holiday season on Dec. 1, the St. Paul Regional Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) hosted its annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
St. Paul umpire receives Baseball Alberta award

St. Paul umpire receives Baseball Alberta award

During the 2023 Baseball Alberta Awards in Edmonton on Nov. 24, numerous individuals were handed awards, including St. Paul’s own Brandon Strocki, who won the President’s Award. 
St. Paul dancer to perform with Ukrainian Shumka Dancers

St. Paul dancer to perform with Ukrainian Shumka Dancers

A young dancer from St. Paul will be performing with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers for the dance company’s much anticipated annual Nutcracker productions. Shumka adds Ukrainian themes to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1892 two-act ballet, incorporating elements like symbols, music, and costumes of Ukrainian origin. 
Free winter clothing distributed in St. Paul

Free winter clothing distributed in St. Paul

Buenaventura Ang had been collecting the items, many of them winter clothing – from members of the community, which were then donated to those in need.
Santa’s Food Drive parade back in St. Paul

Santa’s Food Drive parade back in St. Paul

Four years after an inaugural parade that saw food and funds collected for the local food bank, two sisters continue to work for the noble cause. 
Area offices recognize National Addictions Awareness Week in the Lakeland

Area offices recognize National Addictions Awareness Week in the Lakeland

In November, Alberta Health Services (AHS) Addiction and Mental Health offices held open houses in the Lakeland region to mark National Addictions Awareness Week.