The County of St. Paul is under a fire restriction as of today, April 19. According to the announcement of the restriction, it is being imposed because of the dry conditions in the County of St. Paul. Fire permits are suspended no new fire permits will be issued until further …
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The search for a stolen semi-truck from Portage College has ended successfully thanks to the community and the RCMP. On Thursday, April 15, security cameras reviled that the truck was stolen from the Cold Lake campus at around 2:00 a.m., it was not until morning when staff returned to work …
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War Amps Canada is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Key Tag Service. There’s no registration required. Once you receive your key tag in the mail, all you have to do is attach it to your key ring. A service which accepts donations and provides vital support to amputees across …
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Bison programming kicks off next year at Lakeland College, and a new calf welcomed this month gives students and staff something to look forward to. Dean of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Geoff Brown said, “It looks like our livestock numbers are higher than normal, and I suspect the interest in …
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In an effort to reach his goal of raising $10,000 for kid’s cancer, Jarrod Russel began cycling in the snow to train for this year’s Great Cycle Challenge. Throughout the month of August, he will be cycling 60 kilometers on County of Vermilion River roads, and a total of 1,200 …
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The City of Cold Lake recently approved new slipways at the Cold Lake Marina to help tourism based businesses gain momentum this summer. “When we increase the number of tourists who visit the marina and head out on the lake with these water-based businesses, it benefits not only the tour …
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Fees charged at County of St. Paul transfer stations for the removal of freon from old appliances will be waived during May as part of the annual spring cleanup initiative. Normally there is a $20 fee for freon removal. Freon is a gas commonly used in refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners …
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The Northern Lights Public Schools Board (NLPS) says a new school to replace Vera M. Welsh Elementary School in Lac La Biche remains the division’s top capital priority. “We often go long periods of time before approvals. Generally most of our requests have been on our capital plan for at …
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One local fitness club has closed and another has pivoted to outdoor classes following an announcement last week that they would stay open in defiance of health restrictions announced by the province April 6. Wheel Fit Co. is an indoor cycling club with franchise locations in Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and …
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The St. Paul Junior Canadiens Alumni Foundation made big strides this year despite the pandemic and hope to see that momentum continue through increased participation by alumni and increased support of the local hockey club. Opportunities for that participation are coming in the form of hockey games against Montreal Canadiens …
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