Your children are starting back to school this month, and you need healthy ideas for lunches and snacks. Remember that some schools don’t allow nuts or peanuts because of allergies. Offer children water when they’re thirsty, and vegetables and fruit instead of juice, even if it’s 100-per-cent juice. Choose these …

A bear in a tree in downtown Lac La Biche is being guarded by the RCMP at this hour until Fish and Wildlife Officers arrive on scene. Cpl. Teri-Ann Bakker from the RCMP told Lakeland Connect officers are protecting the area and public safety is not a concern at this …

A mechanical issue caused a baler to catch fire igniting a few acres of land and some hay bales last night just off Highway 47 and Township Road 530,  north of the Village in the Marwayne fire district. Marwayne Fire and Dewberry Fire were toned out at 8:10 p.m. to …

Ahead of it’s nation-wide release, filmmaker Troy Ruptash debuted his film, “They Who Surround Us”, in his hometown of Vegreville on Thursday night August 26. Ruptash wrote, directed, and stars in the movie that tells a story of grief and family while paying homage to his Ukrainian heritage and showcasing …

Getting ready to head back to school can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Check out the updated Back to School Mental Health Checklist released by the NLPS on ways you can reduce stress for your whole family at this time of year: Get back into a routine. About …

An exciting 3,000 square foot expansion to the Cold Lake Skate Park at Imperial Park is complete and ready to welcome riders. “We received so much feedback from the community on this design, it’s great to see it come to fruition,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We really relied on the …

Bonnyville members responded to 81 calls for service last week including six motor vehicle collisions. On August 23, at 12:03 p.m. a resident attended the Bonnyville RCMP front counter to report his property, located on Range Road 490 near Twp 601, had been broken into. He had attended his property …

The Lakeland Catholic School Division is committed to serving our families in the best way possible, which is why we are pleased to announce the official launch of our new and improved website. Parents can register their child for school, review the division calendar, catch-up on the latest LCSD news, …

Police need your help to solve a recent drive by shooting in the City of Cold Lake. According to police, “On Aug. 28, shortly after 3:45 a.m., Cold Lake RCMP received a report that a residence had sustained damage from firearms discharged towards the residence.” Preliminary investigation reveals three occupants …

UPDATE RCMP confirm Stephanie Lamouche has been located safe and well. The public is thanked for there assistance on providing information to help police locate people who are reported missing.   BACKGROUND The RCMP in St. Paul need your help to find a missing woman. According to police, On Aug. …