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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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …