The provincial government announced they will continue waiving the fuel tax for at least another three months. In a press release Wednesday afternoon, the government says this will save consumers 13 cents when they go to fuel up. The program came into effect in early April when gas prices began …

City Council has committed an additional $500,000 to the renovation and modernization of the North Arena, in order to have the facility ready for the upcoming hockey and skating season. “The first two phases of the project have already been completed,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We removed the old floor …

The Town and M.D. of Bonnyville have released a statement about the concerns from residents about dead waterfowl surrounding Jessie Lake on Tuesday. The municipalities confirmed in a press release that waterfowl samples have been collected by Alberta Fish and Wildlife, as Lakeland Connect reported on Tuesday morning. “Symptoms that …

Health authorities suggest that if the cause is avian flu, there is very little risk to walking dogs in the area.  After receiving multiple reports from residents, fish and wildlife authorities will be testing local fowl to see if they died from avian flu. Beginning on Friday, Bonnyville residents and …

Ensuring the ongoing safety of the critical energy infrastructure we all rely on to fuel our economy is a job that must be done and – as the saying goes – practice makes perfect. Such was the objective when Enbridge held an emergency response training exercise to simulate a pipeline …

Despite feeling like they chose the wrong person, the dozens in attendance would disagree. The ball diamond on the west end of Bonnyville is now christened Church Field after Jim Church, long-time coach, board member, and umpire. The announcement on Thursday was a surprise to Church, who didn’t know the …

There is something about connecting students with the supports they need that makes Carol Rainey’s choice of career so rewarding. After many years of working as a Classroom Support Teacher, Rainey will be stepping into a new role at the start of the next school year, as Coordinator of Student …

Students at Light of Christ Catholic School in Lac La Biche will not go hungry thanks to a $5,000 donation to the school’s lunch program. The funds were provided by Mary’s Table, a subcommittee of Caritas created to support Lakeland students.  “The work of Mary’s Table is to feed the …