City of Cold Lake council has approved a $350,000 federal grant to support the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering project, funding renovations and training programs at the new Portage Aerospace Campus.

Accused remanded into custody

The City of Cold Lake will wait two more weeks before deciding how to move forward with its Rural Renewal Stream immigration program.

Smith reiterated that her caucus was hoping to get input on what changes to make to the provincial recall legislation.

The St. Paul Curling Club showed its commitment to the community by raising $3,700 for the Haying in the 30's Cancer Support Society at its sixth annual funspiel.

ST. PAUL - First responders volunteered their time to bag groceries with Mothers Against Drunk Driving in St. Paul on Nov. 27. Despite an afternoon snowstorm slowing down traffic at Leonora’s No Frills, Lakeland MADD President Dianne Belanger said they collected over $400 in cash during the launch for the annual red ribbon campaign, as well as debit and credit card donations at the tills which haven’t been totalled yet. “During the holiday season is when the most social gatherings are, and that's why this campaign [takes place] at this time of year. Just to remind everybody not to drive impaired,” said Belanger. She said the response to the red ribbon launch was “overwhelmingly great.” “It was very, very heartwarming to see the support . . . I get lots of good positive feedback . . . And I think what people have to realize is that, and this is very important, that impaired driving is the number one cause of criminal death in Canada,” said Belanger. St. Paul RCMP Cst. Jason Jackson said the issue of impaired driving impacts many families. He volunteered some of his off-duty time for the event, saying “I’m just here doing my part.” According to Statistics Canada, 8,086 people were charged with impaired driving in Alberta in 2023, the most recent year data is available for. Nation-wide, there were 71,803 incidents recorded in 2023, with 68 of those incidents ending in the death of at least one person. Belanger does presentations and awareness work year-round throughout the Lakeland, but says the goal is to work herself out of a job. “People can get themselves a ribbon or a decal to display on their vehicles, their backpacks, their purses, wherever they want, just as a reminder to show their commitment to not driving impaired and as a reminder to others not to as well,” said Belanger.

After losing 15 instructional days during recent teacher job action, Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) trustees approved changes to the calendar aimed at restoring some of the lost learning time, while also trying to minimize added stress for families and staff.

Lakeland motorists should prepare for traffic disruptions starting Dec. 2 as an oversized load makes its way from Lloydminster to Fort McMurray, next week.

Analysts at CIBC Capital Markets say they don't expect the private sector to take the lead on a new West Coast oilsands pipeline so long as the British Columbia government and First Nations are opposed. "The requirement to consult with B.C.

The C. G. Baker Memorial Arena in Elk Point was alive with the sights and sounds of rodeo and country music on Nov. 22.

A dispute over the use of voter data has ignited a recall effort against Alberta MLA Dale Nally, raising questions about privacy and the integrity of the electoral process.

The event, which has been taking place in the community for about 12 years, provides an opportunity for seniors from the Lac La Biche area to enjoy a meal, fellowship and have fun.

At Baseball Alberta's annual general meeting, Doug Bassett of Elk Point was surprised and honoured with the President's Award for his service and leadership as Zone 7 Director.

The biggest factor is a 30 per cent decline in natural resource revenue since last year.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: If you’re craving that rush of cold air on your face and a little bit of a scare, Alberta’s tobogganing scene delivers. From the heart-pounding speed to scenic mountain slopes and local favourites, these sledding hills turn winter days into unforgettable adventures.

The games took place at Lac La Biche's Bold Center on Nov. 21 and 22.

An Ashmont couple is celebrating a $1 million Lotto 6/49 win nearly a year after the draw took place.

Organizers of this year's Festival of Trees in Lac La Biche reached a 15-year goal, selling 100,000 tickets for $1 each.

The 14th edition of the Christmas Shopping Extravaganza, which takes place alongside the Festival of Trees, was held from Nov. 21-23 inside the Bold Centre.

Strikes by health care workers across Alberta have been avoided after the Health Sciences Association of Alberta ratified a mediator-recommended agreement and the Alberta Union of Public Employees reached a tentative agreement with the province.

A new report has been submitted to the Alberta government containing recommendations to address the increasing complexity and challenges facing schools, including class size and student needs.

A new pipeline agreement between Alberta and Ottawa is raising concerns that key climate policies could be opened up to province-by-province negotiation.

As Ukraine continues to battle Russian aggression, Alberta's legislature paused to remember a different kind of horror: the Holodomor, Stalin's deliberate famine that decimated Ukraine in the 1930s.

The event provided an opportunity for Price, who took over duties as president in October, to mingle with the business community.

At a signing ceremony in Calgary on Thursday, the two agreed that Ottawa would enable the export of oil through a deepsea port to Asian markets and “if necessary” adjust the tanker ban to make that happen.