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Business John White - June 16, 2025

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

Hearts for Healthcare gala raises $325K for Cold Lake health care

City of Cold Lake Kiyah Smyl - June 12, 2025

Cold Lake's Hearts for Healthcare Gala raised $325,000 during its May 3 event, themed An Evening at the Museum.

City of Cold Lake approves incentive program to boost childcare spaces

City of Cold Lake Kiyah Smyl - June 12, 2025

City of Cold Lake is addressing the community's childcare shortage with a new incentive program aimed at creating up to 100 new licensed spaces. Cold Lake council approved the the...

St. Paul town council approves Regional Trails Master Plan

Town of St. Paul Kiyah Smyl - June 12, 2025

The town of St. Paul gave the go ahead to the Regional Trails Masterplan Project, which is a 10-year tourism development strategy lead by STEP Economic Development Alliance for...

Two men arrested after police use spike belt to stop vehicle near St. Paul

RCMP Kiyah Smyl - June 9, 2025

Two men are facing charges after a police chase near St. Paul on the evening of June 4. Around 9 p.m., St. Paul RCMP responded to a report of a...

Town of Bonnyville welcomes new CAO Quinton Wintfley

Town of Bonnyville Kiyah Smyl - June 9, 2025

The town of Bonnyville has announced that Quinton Wintfley will be stepping in as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), bringing new perspective to the community. Born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Wintfley...

County of St. Paul green lit for faster boat launch repairs

County of St. Paul Kiyah Smyl - June 9, 2025

The county of St. Paul received approval from the Alberta Government that will make it faster and cheaper to fix and maintain local boat launches. The approval was granted this...

Dog Patch Music Festival Giveaway

Contests Steven Venn - June 9, 2025

Presented by the Dog Patch Music Festival & 99.7 FM The Ranch Celebrate 11 years of music, community, and good times at the Dog Patch Music Festival July 25th, 26th...

Province invests over $1 million for Glendon waterline engineering study

Town of Glendon Kiyah Smyl - June 5, 2025

The village of Glendon is a step closer to joining the regional waterline system after the Government of Alberta...

Smoky Lake emergency department facing temporary closures in June

Health Care Kiyah Smyl - June 5, 2025

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the George McDougall Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre...

Methane leak from 1960s orphan well prompts demolition and deactivation plans

Town of Bonnyville Kiyah Smyl - June 5, 2025

The Orphan Well Association (OWA) is moving forward with plans to safely deactivate an orphan well from the 1960a...

Evacuation order impacting Lac La Biche County

Fire Kiyah Smyl - June 4, 2025

An evacuation order has been issued for anyone in the southern Winefred Lake and Grist Lake Region. A wildfire remains...

St. Paul RCMP shares tips to help kids prepare for emergencies

RCMP Kiyah Smyl - June 4, 2025

St. Paul RCMP are reminding parents and caregivers that teaching kids how to recognize and respond to emergencies is...

Bonnyville RCMP shares online safety tips for seniors week

RCMP Kiyah Smyl - June 4, 2025

In awareness of Seniors Week, the Bonnyville RCMP is encouraging older adults and those who support them, to take steps to stay safe online and avoid falling victim to fraud.