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Single vehicle collision closes portion of Highway 855 north Smoky Lake Monday

Single vehicle collision closes portion of Highway 855 north Smoky Lake Monday

RCMP are on scene of a single vehicle collision that has resulted in road closures north of Smoky Lake.
Childcare crisis averted for Bonnyville and Cold Lake families

Childcare crisis averted for Bonnyville and Cold Lake families

St. Paul Family Day Home Society is expanding in to Bonnyville and Cold Lake after the day homes group in those communities shut down, leaving providers and parents in crisis.
Town of St. Paul taxes will increase by three per cent

Town of St. Paul taxes will increase by three per cent

Town of St. Paul residents will see a three per cent tax rate increase, after council approved its 2025 operating budget on March 24. But property owners may notice an even bigger jump in their overall tax bills. 
Cabane à sucre celebrates arrival of spring in St. Paul

Cabane à sucre celebrates arrival of spring in St. Paul

The ACFA Régionale de Saint-Paul hosted its annual Cabane à sucre, or Sugar Shack, just outside Centre Communautaire on April 6.
No charges laid after serious collision near Bonnyville on March 24

No charges laid after serious collision near Bonnyville on March 24

A woman from Ardrossan has died due to injuries she sustained in a serious collision on March 24 in the Bonnyville area.
Discontinuation of Jordan's Principle supports at NLPS schools will effect nearly 100 educational assistants, over 280 students

Discontinuation of Jordan's Principle supports at NLPS schools will effect nearly 100 educational assistants, over 280 students

The changes will affect just over 100 educational assistants employed at schools throughout the division, and affect supports for over 280 students.
Cold Lake Minor Hockey raises concerns over ice time, policy changes

Cold Lake Minor Hockey raises concerns over ice time, policy changes

COLD LAKE - Cold Lake Minor Hockey (CLMH) Director Gord Coggan recently raised concerns over the City of Cold Lake's proposed changes to its Arena and Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy. Issues were brought forward during the March 25 city council meeting.
Acimowin Opaspiw Society says Saddle Lake members who went residential school were targeted

Acimowin Opaspiw Society says Saddle Lake members who went residential school were targeted

The Society is also challenging the narrative of the Frog Lake Massacre.
A family’s escape from Ukraine to Canada

A family’s escape from Ukraine to Canada

She once believed her family would return home. But 11 years later, the doors they once thought they could re-open still remain closed.
Official candidate list from Elections Canada will be released on April 9

Official candidate list from Elections Canada will be released on April 9

All major federal parties have nominated candidates for the 2025 election in the Lakeland and Fort McMurray-Cold Lake ridings.
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