Local Politics

The Day After Debrief with Lac La Biche County Mayor Omer Moghrabi –Minor Ball Association asks for Municipal Heritage Site status for main ball diamond –Rich Lake Hall build –Campsite Road boat launch –Fishing regulations discussion –Update on new pool design –Alberta Budget 2021

The Morning After with Town of Bonnyville Mayor Gene Sobolewski.   –Town not in favour of provincial police force –Donation given to Bonnyville Golf & Country Club –Ag Society request to remove snow at track –Penalties waived for business licenses –Final deputy mayor appointment before election

Lakeland Connect’s Meredith Kerr sat down with MP Shannon Stubbs for a lengthy and wide-ranging interview earlier this week. It has been condensed and edited for this article. You can watch the full interview here. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s parliament has been functioning under a hybrid model which …

There is no projected tax increase for Lac La Biche County residents in the coming year. On Tuesday, Lac La Biche County council passed their interim budget with $55.5 million allocated to operating costs and $28.3 million of new capital spending to begin in 2021. This new spending is offset …

The Morning After with Municipal District of Bonnyville Reeve Greg Sawchuk. –ID349 deal –Drainage projects undergoing –M.D. looking to partner with internet provider –Mailbox replacements in Fort Kent/Ardmore –Emergency Regional Management Plan –Budget –COVID

The Morning After with Town of Bonnyville Mayor Gene Sobolewski -What the ID349 announcement means for the Town -Interim Budget 2021 passes with 2% tax increase (mill rates set later) -Lakeland Lacrosse wins bid for 2021 Provincials -Knights of Columbus Christmas Hampers -Message to residents this holiday season

With a long-term deal reached on ID349, Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA David Hanson is pleased to see a resolution to a divisive local issue that helps support the region with millions of dollars of tax revenues from the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. The arrangement made on Monday was signed …