Jacknife Oilfield Services and Mechanical Repair is giving back to the community in a major way. The company is committed to hosting charity initiatives throughout the year that’ll benefit a variety of local non-profits. General Manager, Kurt Muller, explained its a way “to say thank you to our community and …

On August 20, 2020, at approximately 9:45 p.m, Lac La Biche RCMP were dispatched to a report of shots fired at a vehicle near Hylo, Alta. Three occupants in a Jeep Wrangler pulled up to a Silver Hyundai car to ask if they required assistance. A male got out of …

I am worried about my kids going back to school and daycare, but I’m just as worried about the backlash from other parents for doing so. It can be hard to judge what is right or wrong these days as a parent. “Breast is best.” Not for everyone. “Don’t feed …

On Aug. 13, 2020 at approximately 3:20 p.m., Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in a wooded area near 94 Avenue in Lac La Biche. The male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit assumed carriage of the …

Bonnyville residents should expect the power to be out for the next few hours after a goose flew into a powerline east of town. Councilor Chad Colbourne explained, “a goose was taking off and hit the powerline.  Blowing it to smithereens.” Not only did the goose lose its life, but …

The Major Crimes Unit have charged a female in the death of 29-year-old Harold Crane, Jr. On August 1, 2020 at 3:09 a.m., St. Paul RCMP received a 911 call to assist EMS with a male who was located outside an apartment building in St. Paul.  The male suffered a serious …

UPDATE: Deyky Menaecheverria has been located safe. St. Paul RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. BACKGROUND: St. Paul RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Deyky Menaecheverria. Deyky was reported missing on July 20, 2020 and it is believed she maybe in the …

Tales from the Doug-Out: July 21st, 2020 Over the years I have learned one thing about winning. You need to be lucky to be good. Trust your instincts. And a little superstition always helps too. This week our time machine takes you back 17 years to the summer of 2003. …

The provincial government has put forward a request for proposal (RFP) for companies to propose to run a motor vehicle and registries administration office. The move comes following a large number of complaints from Bonnyville residents to Registries Assurance Alberta. A Facebook group also surfaced with over 400 members. The …