Bonnyville, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Lac La Biche News -

LARA’s seed starting workshop fills Eastbourne Community Hall with gardeners

The Lakeland Agricultural Research Association (LARA) drew a large crowd of both seasoned and beginner gardeners for a seed starting workshop featuring guest speaker Krista Green from Zone 3 Vegetable Gardening.

Feb 5, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

St. Paul and area municipalities seek input from public to develop regional housing strategy

The County of St. Paul, the Town of St. Paul, the Town of Elk Point, and the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay are asking the public to attend the first of its community engagement process to develop a regional housing strategy.

Feb 4, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

86 Cancer presents Whalers Charity Classic hockey game in Cold Lake

The Whalers Charity Classic hockey game was hosted by 86 Cancer in an effort to raise money to support cancer patients in the Lakeland.

Feb 4, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche County to host water well management workshop this week

The well workshop will be held at McArthur Place on Wednesday.

Feb 4, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

ICYMI: Lawsuit certified in St. Paul alleges abuse of Indigenous students at Bonnyville school

ICYMI: A $50-million class-action lawsuit was certified in St. Paul on Jan. 21.

Feb 4, 2025 2:24 PM Read more >

Government announces new income program for people with disabilities

A new income supports program for people with disabilities in Alberta is launching in July 2026, and Albertans currently receiving Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) will either remain on AISH or transition to the new Alberta Disabili

Feb 4, 2025 2:12 PM Read more >

County of St. Paul denies funding request for playground, cites tight budget

The County of St. Paul will help the elementary school’s parents fundraising council with writing grant applications.

Feb 4, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Ten Lakeland projects approved for CFEP funding

Approximately $518,000 will be coming to the Lakeland in the form of Community Facility Enhancement Program grants from the province in 2025.

Feb 4, 2025 1:44 PM Read more >

Alberta government announces $15/day childcare, but no more subsidy

Changes to child care funding in Alberta will mean an increase in fees for parents who were receiving subsidy under the previous funding formula.

Feb 4, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

Retired teachers celebrate freedom from the classroom in Elk Point

Retired teachers and school staff gathered at the Empress Family Restaurant on Jan. 28.

Feb 4, 2025 1:06 PM Read more >