The Lakeland Catholic School Board of Trustees has been elected by acclamation with all wards receiving at least one nomination. Trustees elected for the 2021-2025 term are: Ward 1 – Diane Bauer * Ward 1 – Vincent MacDonald * Ward 1 – Denise Sirois Tercier Ward 2 – Vicky Lefebvre …
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A structure fire in Paradise Valley sent a large black plume of smoke into air which alerted the firefighters in the Village. On September 20, a fire near Range Road 25 and Township 474 sent Paradise Valley Fire out the door at 11:23 a.m. “The first arriving crews found a …
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Further to the Government of Alberta Public Health Emergency declared on September 15, enhanced restrictions are being implemented in St. Paul Education schools. Masks Masking is mandatory for students in Grades 4-12 and all staff Masks are highly recommended for students in K-3 Masks are still required for all K-12 …
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The Council for the Town of Vermilion are proclaiming September 20-26, 2021 as Rail Safety Week. Mayor McAuley and Council would like to promote rail safety in the community to all residents. “Please be safe at rail crossings, and around railroad infrastructure year-round,” the Town of Vermilion stated. From September …
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One candidate in the City of Cold Lake election has dropped out of the race. Ray Cowell has withdrawn his nomination for councillor. “It is with much regret that I am withdrawing my nomination for my Cold Lake City Council Candidacy,” Cowell said. “Though I wish to not comment on the …
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The Cold Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate 48-year-old Warren James Dodge who was reported missing on September 20, 2021. Warren was last heard from via text message by family in July 2021. Warren frequents Cold Lake, Fort McMurray and Edmonton areas. There is a general concern …
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It’s municipal election time in the Lakeland Region. Lakeland Connect has you covered, here are your candidates. Town of Bonnyville The Town of Bonnyville will be holding a General Municipal Election on Monday, October 18, 2021 where voters will elect one Mayor and six Councillors. The positions of Mayor and …
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It’s school board election time in the Lakeland Region. Lakeland Connect has you covered, here are your candidates. St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1 The following individuals have filed nomination papers to run as trustee for the St. Paul Education Regional Division No. 1: * denotes the incumbent. Ward …
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Rumblings over the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority (BRFA) being dismantled are heating up in the M.D. of Bonnyville. Reeve Greg Sawchuk is under fire for allegedly approaching BRFA Fire Chiefs about the possibility of severing firehouses from the authority and becoming independent. At least one fire chief is speaking out, …
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Reeve Greg Sawchuk of the M.D. of Bonnyville says the planned move of the EMS station and 911 to the purchased vacant Kopala building will not happen because of a Alberta Health Services decision. Reeve Sawchuck confirmed in an exclusive interview with Lakeland Connect that a meeting was held with …
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