The Faces to Graves project seeks to put faces and add biographies of each individual soldier in the cemetery

The Village of Glendon and its councillors have made Brian Papirny the new mayor.  Papirny, who owns B-Dawg’s Liquor Store in Glendon, was also the food and beverage manager at the Centennial Centre in Bonnyville for 10 years.  

Alberta sculptors Don and Shirley Begg honor Canadian heroes through meticulously crafted bronze memorials that preserve history and inspire pride for generations.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: This winter, skip the crowds in Banff and explore Alberta’s quieter, snow-covered trails.

“This year marks a really important milestone for the caribou recovery program.”

The market will feature over 100 vendors from the Lac La Biche and Lakeland regions and beyond. It runs alongside the 2025 edition of the Festival of Trees.

A 36-year-old woman was arrested in the County of St. Paul and charged with a long list of offences after an incident on Nov. 9.

Since becoming leader of the NDP, Naheed Nenshi has been actively engaging with Albertans across the province, focusing particularly on the concerns of smaller communities and addressing issues ranging from health care access to the future prospects of young residents.

The St. Paul Bengals will hit the road to play the Grande Prairie Norsemen on Nov. 15 for the provincial championship. The St. Paul Lions also qualified for the high school provincial football tournament in the 3A category, and will face off against the Ardrossan Bisons in the semi-final, also on Nov. 15.

Owners of Western Moving and Storage and Matco Moving Solutions named Alberta Business Families Institute’s 2025 Signature Family

The All-Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre in St. Paul is set to host the 12th annual Nutcracker ballet.

COLD LAKE - Obstetrical services are "temporarily" unavailable in Cold Lake, due to a OB/GYN shortage at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre. This shortage will be ongoing until Jan. 5, 2026.

Recognizing the need for housing in Indigenous communities, Cenovus Energy is expanding its Indigenous Housing Initiative to include Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Kikino Métis Settlement, and Goodfish (Whitefish) Lake First Nation.

A new independent study concluded efforts to reduce fuel for wildfires since 2003 in Jasper National Park, including prescribed burns and forest thinning, helped mitigate the 2024 blaze

The Town of Bonnyville’s annual Santa Claus Parade will light up Main Street on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. The Town of Bonnyville is calling on local organizations, community groups, sports teams, schools, and families to join in the festive fun by registering a float and be part of this ‘North of Expected’ holiday tradition.

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Have you ever been camping in the winter? We already know that Alberta has a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast all year round, but camping in the snow?

For seven-year-old Audrey, The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program is more than just an organization; it's a lifeline, offering a vital support system with a rich history in Canada. As the program commemorates its 50th anniversary, Audrey's story highlights the profound impact of community and dedicated resources.

Two tears ago Andrea Raab, an 18-tear-old taekwondo athlete from Cochrane, missed her opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage because of an injury. In October of 2025, she finally got her chance.

Cold Lake Assumption Jr./Sr. High School fell silent as students, staff, and community members gathered in the gym for the school’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 6, a heartfelt tribute to Canada’s veterans and those who continue to serve.

ST. PAUL – Municipal councils have many responsibilities, and the newly elected Town of St. Paul council was diving into the work, reviewing essential services, appointing committees, and charting the course for the next four years during its organizational meeting on Nov. 3. Department overviews and facility tours Council received overviews from department directors, including water and wastewater, parks and recreation, fire, enforcement, planning/development, economic development, and occupational health and safety. Council was invited to tour critical infrastructure, like the pump house, water treatment facilities, and wastewater plants, before upcoming budget discussions take place. In addition to overviews, council heard about some municipal challenges from department directors, particularly from Director of Parks and Recreation Harvey Smyl and Director of Protective Services Trevor Kotowich regarding facility challenges and municipal enforcement challenges. Recreation Smyl updated council about ongoing and recent upgrades, including work at the golf course, baseball diamonds, the Aquatic Centre and the Clancy Richard Arena, as well as recent grant applications for a potential new recreational facility. “We have a grant application right now for the outdoor OTJ project, which is the outdoor sport court, which includes a basketball court, tennis court, pickleball, volleyball courts, and then roller hockey,” said Smyl, referring to the potential multi-season outdoor recreation facility proposed to be built where the former OTJ was located, near Racette Jr. High School. A federal grant application is also in place for a major renovation at the Clancy Richard Arena, which would include a new floor, new boards, new glass, and a new ice plant, according to Smyl. CAO Steven Jeffery said the federal election stalled advancement on the progress of the grant, but the Town hopes to hear back from the federal government sometime this year. Smyl also shared concerns about some facilities, including the floor and boards at the CAP Arena which still needs to be maintained, as well as the Reunion Station building shifting. “We also have to work on storm catchment for the soccer fields and the trout pond,” Smyl said. “There’s been a couple of summers that we’ve lost water there and have had a hard time keeping up. So, we’re working on that.” The department is also waiting for further municipal decisions regarding the completion of the walking trail from Lagasse Park toward Kendelstick Park. Fire & Emergency Services Director of Protective Services and Fire Chief Trevor Kotowich also provided updates on several initiatives including the construction progress of the fire department’s training facility, which is around 80 per cent complete. Approximately $200,000 in fundraising has been invested with notably no tax dollars going toward the facility, he said. He also provided overview on bilateral agreements regarding the St. Paul Fire Department, in which the County pays 50 per cent of operating costs. Via a trilateral agreement, the St. Paul Fire Department also provides services to Elk Point, Ashmont, and Mallaig fire departments, including training, operations, and maintenance, with the County of St. Paul covering 68 per cent of the agreement, the Town of Elk Point covers 10 per cent, and the Town of St. Paul covers 21 per cent. After providing overviews of other areas, such as the department’s responsibilities in enforcing several bylaws, Kotowich spoke about what he believes is the “biggest challenge that we face as a municipal enforcement.” “There’s an animal shelter that we provide a very nominal grant to annually,” he explained. “When that shelter is full, we have no choice but to either turn a blind eye, literally, to any animals that are either caught or captured.” Or, the department must spend thousands of dollars delivering these animals to other shelters such as in Lloydminster, Camrose, Red Deer, Mundare, and Cold Lake, he said. “We’ve been to pretty much every shelter,” he said. “We need to seriously look at the funding model that we have for the animal shelter.” During the meeting, several other Town directors, along with STEP Economic Development Officer Linda Sallstrom and Regional Director of Occupational Health and Safety Ashley Dary, presented overviews of respective departments and responsibilities.

A small team of dedicated volunteers with St. Paul Search and Rescue is making a big impact, providing crucial support in search operations across the province despite limited resources.

Lakeland MP Shannon Stubbs, vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources raised questions about the federal government's commitment to advancing critical mineral development in Canada. During committee meetings, she pressed experts on the effectiveness of current government efforts.

On Nov. 7, Portage College hosted an event for National Indigenous Veterans' Day.

ST. PAUL – Not every member of Town of St.

“What we're looking at is not a full pie full of resources, but a slice of the pie and that slice is getting thinner and thinner."