There are still no confirmed cases of seasonal inflluenza in Alberta according to AHS communications rep Shelly Willsey. In an e-mailed response to questions on Feb. 22, Willsey said “it is not accurate to compare season-to-season until the end of this season,” but noted at this point in the season …
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Pink Shirt Day – anti-bullying campaign carries on
Today, people at local schools and businesses will be wearing pink as a way to stand up and say that bullying is not okay. Students and staff members at Lakeland Catholic School Division, Northern Lights Public Schools, East-Central Franchophone, and St. Paul Education are also taking part in the initiative. …
Read More »Festival of Speed called off, hopes to run again in 2022
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 …
Read More »County to look in to Municipal Energy Manager program
The County of St. Paul will submit an expression of interest in a new provincial program which provides funding for an employee to develop an energy management plan for municipal facilities, find energy-saving opportunities, and lead projects to reduce energy consumption. According to County CAO Sheila Kitz, the program offers …
Read More »County reduces invoice for Ashmont fire call
The County of St. Paul voted to reduce the invoice for a January fire call in Ashmont. According to Director of Community Services, Tim Mahdiuk, the fire was deemed suspicious and referred to the RCMP, but further details are not yet available. “The landowner has been working with me regarding …
Read More »Meteor spotted early Monday morning, researchers trying to find where it landed
Residents of St. Paul, Myrnam, Elk Point, and Lac La Biche all spotted a similar blue flash in the sky around 6:23 a.m. on Feb. 22. Some heard an accompanying ‘boom’ and wrote the flash off as lightning. But according to Dr. Patrick Hill, a post-doctoral fellow of Advanced Curation …
Read More »Bonnyville Friendship Centre and Blue Quills University approved for mental health funding
Two Lakeland area facilities have been approved for a provincial mental health grant. The Bonnyville Friendship Centre and University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills outside of St. Paul have been approved in Phase 1 of the Community Grant Funding Program in early February. This funding is part of the Alberta …
Read More »Town to tender study to making sure Vermilion’s streets are well lit
Last week, Vermilion town council authorized administration to tender a street light assessment study, so they can ensure adequate lighting throughout the community in the future. With the study, they intend to identify problem areas and create an implementation plan to increase the light in the necessary spots. “We want …
Read More »City seeks feedback on plans for long-term growth
The City has completed a pair of draft long-range planning documents which set a clear path for how Cold Lake and the surrounding area in the Municipal District of Bonnyville will grow and develop in the future. The proposed statutory documents are now ready for public review and feedback, before …
Read More »LCSD hosting Virtual Town Halls this Tuesday and next for 2021-22 school plan
In order for Lakeland Catholic School Division to finish a major part of their school planning for the next year, they want to hear from parents and other community stakeholders. LCSD has held a survey and now is looking to engage in virtual town halls to provide feedback for the …
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