Lac La Biche News

Wayne Mah, coaching director for Lac La Biche FC, said the organization is in need of more volunteer coaches.

Britney Supernault, who goes by the penname Cree Nomad, will be talking about their debut novel, 'Hey, June', during an author visit to the Stuart MacPherson Library in Lac La Biche on Feb. 18 from 1-3 p.m.

Lenora Lemay, board chair of the Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society, said the transitional housing facility, which opened its doors last January, has seen an increase in individuals accessing services at the shelter.

The colourful quilts will be given to young children living in Beaver Lake Cree Nation.

The process for determining where to install street lights in the County of Lac La Biche is being revamped after two motions were approved by council on Feb. 25. Ward 7 Coun.

Fuder, who currently plays for the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League, said minor hockey teaches kids life skills such as teamwork, the importance of hard work and competition.

The seasonal road, which runs just over 4 km from the Maccagno Point boat launch on the south side of Lac La Biche Lake to the Poplar Point boat launch on the north side, is used throughout the winter months. Due to warm weather, the road has been closed, as of 6 a.m. on Feb. 28.

During the week, Lac La Biche County crews were working on a section of Beaver Hill Road between 94 Ave. and 101 Ave. (Main Street) completing asphalt repairs and filling potholes.

The Portage College Voyageurs men's hockey team dropped a 14-3 decision to Red Deer Polytechnic on Feb. 21 and lost a second time to their visiting Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) rivals on Feb. 22.

“You’re always competing against nature . . . sometimes it just doesn’t cooperate.”