The province of Alberta is easing some health restrictions on libraries and low-intensity fitness, effectively immediately, said Premier Jason Kenney on Monday afternoon. Kenney said the province can safely move into Step 2 in Alberta’s “A Step Foward” plan to re-opening after declines in hospitalization totals, but not everything within …

Residents looking to do scheduled burns in the later stages of winter will now need a permit. Wildfire season runs March 1 to October 31, and even though there is still snow on the ground, rural residents will need a permit. If you live or work in the Municipal District …

While the schedule hasn’t been formally released, the days are ticking down for when the Bonnyville Pontiacs will hit the ice again. The Yaks will play in a two-team cohort in March, playing eight games against the same opponent, which has not been announced. Then, the Pontiacs will have a …

Alberta’s Minister of Finance Travis Toews tabled the province’s 2021-22 budget on Thursday afternoon with projections of a $18.2 billion dollar deficit and a $1.7 billion increase in capital spending. There are no new taxes or tax increases listed in the budget. The estimated revenues is $43.7 billion in 2021-22, …

Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon said recall legislation is on the agenda when the Legislature’s spring session is set to begin Thursday. In a press conference on Wednesday, Nixon said recall legislation was a campaign promise during the 2019 provincial election, and that the bill would mean voters could …

Police are looking for a stolen vehicle taken from a rural community west of Vermilion. Last Sunday morning at 6:35 a.m., Vermilion RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle theft from a residence on 50 Avenue in Innisfree. The vehicle was taken three hours earlier by a lone male …

The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority responded to a structure fire in town on Wednesday afternoon. Currently, 45 Avenue from 47 Street in Bonnyville is closed as emergency crews are on scene. The BRFA asks residents to avoid the area. More to follow.

Lac La Biche RCMP took three males into custody following a pursuit, tire deflation device deployment, and a rammed police vehicle, police said on Wednesday. At 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 21, Lac La Biche RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, along with the assistance of the Lac La Biche RCMP and St. …

A major annual event in Lac La Biche that had sky-high hopes for another weekend of outdoor excitement–has been cancelled. Festival of Speed organizers pulled the pin on the 38th annual event earlier this month after not getting approval from Alberta Health Services for an exemption to host the series …