Local News

A team of volunteers and the support of the community were the driving forces behind the success of this year's Myrnam Fun Days.

The event took place at the Bold Centre's Swamp Cats Arena on July 20.

The event, which has taken place for the past three years at the Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club, is put on to raise money for Portage College sports teams.

The Calgary-based musical group played many of its own material along with covers of popular songs.

A wake surfing event on July 19 at Beaver Lake Provincial Park featured competitors from across Alberta, including a few from Lac La Biche.

A drilling rig has been mobilized to address an abandoned well leaking sweet gas, predominantly methane, within a residential area of the Town of Bonnyville. The well, discovered last year, dates back to the 1950s.

Every Wednesday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., volunteers also go to the site for “Wednesday Work Bees,” lending a hand to get the site ready for the thousands of visitors that are expected. Those interested in volunteering can get in touch with the organization.

The Municipal District of Bonnyville has declared a state of municipal agricultural disaster, effective July 23, as a severe drought grips the region.

While all existing fire permits are suspended, no few fire permits will be issued, and all burning - including campfires - is prohibited, quad and UTV use is still permitted in Lac La Biche County.

The anniversary event is taking place on Sept. 5 and 6.