The Alberta Junior Hockey League is intending on returning to game action when they are given the green light. The league’s Board of Governors met on Friday to discuss a Return to Play Plan, but with existing provincial restrictions in place for several weeks the League is unable to establish …
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Lac La Biche County has solidified the chief administrative officer position for the long-term. At a special council meeting Monday, council officially appointed Ken Van Buul as CAO after almost nine months on the job. He began as the interim CAO on March 30, 2020. “Lac La Biche County is …
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It was a day you could’ve called the Judging Club the smashing club at Lakeland College. Roughly 50 or more students in the midst of exam stress took a chunk out of a wrecked car, donated by Vermilion Valley Auto Park on Dec. 4. The car smash event was a …
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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 …
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Santa Claus’ escorts through the skies over Canada have been selected. The Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command announced that 4 Wing Cold Lake pilots, Captain Tucker Densmore, (from Halifax), and Captain Sean Foster of Cold Lake are this year’s escort pilots, with Corporal Edrendel Caddarao (of San Marcelino, Philippines) …
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The Great Turkey Race is wrapped up and the Cold Lake Food Bank has been replenished with donations for their Christmas food hampers. The Cold Lake and District FCSS’ fundraiser this year took a unique and fun spin to raising donations. With Ruffles the Turkey getting in shape for the …
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT BONNYVILLE NO. 87 COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS December 16, 2020 Keeping you informed of the services, business and development that affect YOU! Council Passes 2021 Budget The Municipal District of Bonnyville Council approved the 2021 Budget and Business Plan at its final meeting of 2020. The plan includes the balanced …
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A local fishery is making waves as one of the continent’s best according to an online blog. Fishing Booker named Cold Lake as one of 17 of the best in North America in late November. Cold Lake was able to earn a spot based on the size and variety of …
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Courthouses in Bonnyville and St. Paul are seeing provincial dollars go into improvements. The Alberta Government announced $2.8 million of work at St. Paul and $1.2 million at the Bonnyville site late last week. The money comes from the province’s Capital Maintenance and Renewal fund. “I’m very happy to see …
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A COVID-19 related death is being reported on Alberta’s virus data map on Wednesday in Two Hills County. This is the second death reported on the provincial site in the municipality. There have been two deaths listed on the site in Lac La Biche County, one in Smoky Lake County, …
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