Vicki Brooker

The Town of Elk Point’s invitation for input on the new combined Fire Protection Services and Fireworks Bylaw resulted in no comments by phone or online, and a single letter from a resident who pointed out the dangers of huge fires in inadequate fire pits and fires located an unsafe distance from large trees.

Like the ‘Old Grey Mare’ in the long-ago song, downtown Elk Point “Ain’t what she used to be.” While discussing Small Business Week, Oct.

On Oct. 3, students and staff headed to the gymnasium over the noon hour for the ‘Tape a Staff Member to a Wall’ event, part of F. G. Miller High School’s Week of Welcome.

Elk Point Town Council voiced support for the fall and winter’s upcoming community events at their Sept. 23 meeting, following an hour-long closed session discussion with Bonnyville – Cold Lake – St.

Elk Point’s Iron Horse Trail staging area will be filled to the brim even more than usual on Saturday, Oct 5.

FRANCHERE - The Franchere Social Community Centre’s Fall Fair was another huge annual success.

A request from Member of Parliament Shannon Stubbs for Town Council’s assistance in finding nominees for the King Charles III Coronation Medal instantly brought forth the name of the late Laverne Wilson.

Elk Point Elementary School students flocked to the south end of their playground as Elk Point Fire Department members in full protective gear made their first of two laps around the traditional parade route, accompanied by the department’s new Rescue 2 unit. 

ST. PAUL – Another season of riding, roping and rounding barrels came to an exciting end in St. Paul on Sunday, Sept.

Elk Point Agricultural Society president Carrie Baumgardner, Acres for Ice committee member Loree Reynolds and A. G. Ross Arena secretary Courtney Kelly came to a special meeting of Elk Point Town Council last Monday with a sizeable ask.