The County of St. Paul council agreed to a funding increase for the Northern Lights Library System, but wants to know more about the library system's budgets.

The County of St. Paul approved to designate a trail for off-highway vehicle use between the Labreque Subdivision and waters of Lac Sante, following a request from 21 property owners in the subdivision.

Albertan Britt Ivan runs gruelling ultra marathon one most post radiation treatment

Six months of investigations and audits targeted some of the root causes of unsafe commercial trucking, like non-compliant, fraudulent or illegal trainers, inspectors and haulers.

A suspicious death near Saddle Lake has turned into a homicide investigation, with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit leading the search for answers.

The City of Cold Lake has approved a $10,000 grant to support 4 Wing Cold Lake’s upcoming community event featuring the documentary Fallen Heroes: Their Journey Home, and the interactive exhibit Mission Afghanistan.

City of Cold Lake council has postponed a decision regarding a request from the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre to allocate additional land for the Kokum’s House Recovery Program.

Cochrane author and blogger Lynn Dove has received her third consecutive award from the World Guild Awards for her blog entry, Lady Aurora.

A member of The Hive Youth Hub gave a presentation to Bonnyville Town council on Oct. 14 to discuss November expansion plans 

Traffic congestion caused by popular attraction prompts Spruce Meadows to create walk-through event this holiday season.

Efforts to update the recreational agreement between the County and Town of St. Paul continue, with both sides seeking to create a more accurate reflection of current expenses.

There are extra swim times and skate times at community recreational facilities, along with day camps and free admission to the Lac La Biche museum.

City of Cold Lake council has approved a $30,000 Childcare Space Incentive Grant to the 4 Wing Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) Society, supporting the creation of 40 new provincially licensed childcare spaces in a newly renovated facility.

New book by a Kwantlen Polytechnic University professor, with roots firmly planted in Alberta, delves into the complexities of aging and the anxieties of the modern world.

Former Manitoba judge Raymond Wyant writes in his report, released Friday, that he found no evidence of wrongful interference from Premier Danielle Smith, her ministers or staff. But he says the AHS deals he reviewed went against the agency's procurement policies.

Former Elk Point town councillor Terri Hampson, who ran for mayor in 2021 and lost by a very slim margin, says, “I’m running for mayor because I believe in Elk Point’s potential and the strength of our people."

Elk Point mayoral candidate Wanda Cochrane currently sits on council and says she is 'familiar with what we are currently tying to bring into our community.'

Different topics are discussed during the 'It Starts With Hope' parenting group, which offers six monthly sessions between September and March.

ST. PAUL - There is no demolition permit approved for the Portage College building on main street in St. Paul, according to Town of St. Paul CAO Steven Jeffery.

Cold Lake residents were among the first to stroll the newly revamped Lakeshore Drive during a soft launch held on Oct. 14, at the north end of the marina parking lot on 7 Avenue, across from Clarks. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the occasion, celebrating the completion of a project that has been years in the making.

Saddle Lake Cree Nation is extending condolences to the family of Samuel Bird.

If schools are not re-opened by Oct. 27, back to work legislation will be the first thing on the government’s agenda when the legislature resumes sitting. The main sticking point continues to be language around classroom size and complexity, with the province refusing to negotiate over size.

Teachers from the Cold Lake area gathered at the Cold Lake Marina on Thursday morning for a wellness walk aimed at raising awareness about the challenges facing Alberta’s education system. 

Trouw Nutrition’s Westlock office has voted to accept a collective agreement with the Grain Services Union (GSU) to bring the first agricultural union of its kind to Alberta.

Banff National Park will once again offer free entry to visitors during the holiday season and next summer, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. While the move aims to make the park more accessible to families, it has sparked debate among residents and conservationists.