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Elk Point RCMP seek public assistance in break and enter investigation

Elk Point RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying individuals believed to be involved in a break and enter at a business...

Alberta Government grants $150,000 for waste management study in the St. Paul area

The Government of Alberta has approved a $150,000 grant to study waste collection and recycling in the St. Paul and surrounding areas. The initiative, called...

St. Paul region launches community engagement for housing strategy

The county and town of St. Paul, the town of Elk Point, and Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay are inviting the public to participate...

Elk Point town council finalizes key decisions in December meeting

Elk Point town council wrapped up several important matters during its December meetings, including the final approval of Intermunicipal Area Structure Plans (IASPs), updates...

Elk Point RCMP make significant drug seizure following arrest in Frog Lake

On December 12, Elk Point RCMP made a notable drug seizure during a patrol on Frog Lake First Nation. Around 12:30 p.m., officers attempted a...

STEP alliance pauses rural renewal stream program until March 2025

The St. Paul, Elk Point (STEP) Economic Development Alliance has announced a temporary suspension of the Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) program, effectively until March...

County of St. Paul to share rising insurance costs with community organizations

Community organizations under the county of St. Paul’s insurance policy, provided through the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA), are facing increased costs due to...

Icy roads reported in the Lakeland Saturday night travel still discouraged

Bad road conditions gripped the Lakeland area overnight as a mix of rain and snow created icy highways. The Elk Point Fire Department announced late...

Service disruptions for Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Alberta Health Services has announced upcoming service disruptions at the Elk Point Healthcare Centre’s Emergency Department due to ongoing physician shortages.   The Emergency Department...

Elk Point council reviews animal control and election bylaw at latest council meeting

The town of Elk Point council is taking a measure approach to revamping its Animal Control Bylaw following a series of dog attacks.   The...

Bonnyville RCMP respond to 159 calls during week of November 22 to 28

The Bonnyville RCMP were kept busy with 159 investigations last week, addressing incidents from public intoxication to criminal activity and assaults.   On November 23,...

Elk Point council approves lean 2025 interim budget amid discussions on fire department and capital projects

Elk Point town council wrapped up preliminary budget discussions for 2025 in record time last week, approving a streamlined capital and operating budget in...

Elk Point man fined $600 for trespassing near Glendon

An Elk Point man was fined $600 for trespassing after Bonnyville RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person on a property south...

Elk Point arena committee seeks funding to replace aging ice plant

The Elk Point arena operating committee is seeking $192,125 in funding from the county of St. Paul to help replace the original 50-year-old ice...

Man charged with second degree murder after fatal shooting on Frog Lake First Nation

A fatal shooting on Frog Lake First Nation on October 1 has left one man dead and another facing a second-degree murder charge.   Elk...

Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department faces temporary Wednesday closures due to physician shortage

Starting September 25, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre's emergency department (ED) will experience weekly closures due to a lack of physician coverage, according to...

Elk Point Agricultural Society secures town support for ice plant funding

At a special meeting last Monday, representatives from the Elk Point Agricultural Society, including President Carrie Baumgardner, Acres for Ice Committee Member Loree Reynolds,...

Elk Point council focuses on fire protection, funding and community engagement

Elk Point town councillors continue to push the need for continued focus on fire safety, discussing updates to the town’s fire protection bylaw and...

Elk Point RCMP seek assistance in locating suspect vehicle following drive-by shooting

Elk Point RCMP are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a suspect vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting in Frog Lake. The...

Elk Point ER to experience temporary physician shortages in August

Residents of Elk Point and the surrounding area will face temporary disruptions in on-site physician coverage at the Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department...

Elk Point council discusses Machinery and Equipment Tax Incentive Bylaw and infrastructure upgrades

During the June 24 council meeting, the town of Elk Point council made strides in community development by amending its Machinery and Equipment Tax...

County of St. Paul rezones land for retail expansion near Elk Point

On June 25, following a public hearing during the regular Public Works monthly meeting, the County of St. Paul passed the third and final...

Elk Point gears up for a two-day Canada Day celebration

Canada Day 2024 in Elk Point promises a grand celebration filled with activities and events for all ages. The festivities will span two days,...

Temporary physician shortage at Elk Point Healthcare Centre continues

AHS advises that there will be no physicians available on-site at the Elk Point Healthcare Centre’s Emergency Department for a 24-hour period, starting from...
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