Alberta police are working to build trust within their communities by mandating body-worn cameras for all police services in the province. Split-second decisions can cause the public to raise concerns about what actions were taken and if appropriate force was used. Police officers are responding to more complex calls, requiring …
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On March 11, the skijoring provided by MS Ain’t Purdy brought a show to the Cold Lake Exhibition Park. When mixing horses with skiing and snowboarding and adding some jumps in the mix you’re in for a show. Over the weekend 38 teams competed against each other in multiple categories …
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École des Beaux-Lacs Grade 5/6 boy’s and girl’s teams both finished first in a final season tournament. Basketball teams wrapped up their season in a final tournament against local teams in the Lakeland on March. 7. Dr. Bernard Brosseau, École des Beaux-Lacs, H.E. Bourgoin, and Iron River competed in the …
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Albertans are losing an hour of sleep as Daylight Savings Time is making its mark. Prepare to move your clocks an hour forward on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2:00 a.m. All Albertans on Saturday night or Sunday morning should set their analog clocks as we are entering the beginning …
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A new scam has been identified in the Lakeland known as the “Grand Parent” scam. The Alberta RCMP has noticed an increase in complaints of a fraudulent scam that is typically targeted toward seniors. Often involving a phone call to the victim, the scammer will claim a loved one is …
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Skijoring is coming to the Cold Lake Ag Society this weekend on March. 11. Team MS Ain’t Purdy is hoping to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis. “It is ridiculous, it is trying to throw rodeo together with downhill skiing and it is a blast. About as crazy as you can …
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The boy’s U18 AA Lakeland Panthers regular season has come to an end and playoffs are kicking off this weekend. After a 3-3 tie against the Strathcona Warriors, the Panthers are set at 12-15-5 on the season. “We are a fast team when we decide to use our speed. We …
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On February 28th, town council held their meeting and Regional Fire Chief Dan Heney presented the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority updates from 2022. The BFRA’s 2022 year was full of accomplishments and add-ons such as it being the first full year with a new Regional Fire Chief, Dan Heney, and …
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The 2023 ASAA Provincial Curling Championships took place in St. Paul from March first to fourth and St. Paul Regional High School claimed the first-ever curling gold championship banner for the school. St. Paul Regional High School boy’s team took home gold after defeating Holy Rosary 7-5. “It’s nice to …
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On Tuesday, Feb. 28, a ceremony was held in Lac La Biche for the Metis Education Foundation where Portage College students were recognized with Metis Scholar Awards. Tralynn Ganter, Jada Houle, Stacy Lafleur, Dara Mahowich, Austin McConnell, Kaylee Weigelt, and Caitlin White were this year’s recipients. This scholarship provides financial …
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