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Keeping it clean for the region: Lac La Biche's Cadzow hospital highlights equipment repurposing unit

Keeping it clean for the region: Lac La Biche's Cadzow hospital highlights equipment repurposing unit

Equipment cleaned and transported back to hospitals in Athaasca, Boyle and Smoky Lake
‘Mermaid’ to ‘Matilda’ – Theatre Project originator’s dream fulfilled

‘Mermaid’ to ‘Matilda’ – Theatre Project originator’s dream fulfilled

“That’s not right!” is the signature expression of the young and determined heroine of Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda The Musical Jr.
Mannawanis executive director steps away after 15 years at the helm

Mannawanis executive director steps away after 15 years at the helm

A well-known face in the community is leaving the Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) after 15 years of being its executive director. Hinano Rosa expressed his thanks to the community he has called home for many years.
"It changed my life": Absence of rural social programs felt years after closing

"It changed my life": Absence of rural social programs felt years after closing

In October 2020, Alberta’s United Conservative government announced the closure of all remaining Job Corps offices along with job cuts that affected hundreds of provincial employees in social services, agriculture, and wildfire management.
New principal for new school year at Elk Point Elementary

New principal for new school year at Elk Point Elementary

Elk Point Elementary School will have a new principal at the helm when school opens in September.
Dramatic mock collision in Bonnyville arms students with information

Dramatic mock collision in Bonnyville arms students with information

On April 30, first responders in Bonnyville set up a mock incident scene in a parking lot just outside the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre (C2) for its annual mock collision event.
Resiliency Awards offer plenty of benefits to local businesses

Resiliency Awards offer plenty of benefits to local businesses

The Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Business Resiliency Awards.  
Lakeland Ride for Dad kickoff event gathers support for prostate cancer awareness

Lakeland Ride for Dad kickoff event gathers support for prostate cancer awareness

On May 1, the Lakeland Ride for Dad held its Media Kick Off Event to generate excitement and support for upcoming activities aimed at raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer research.  
Justin Labrash to play Music in the Forest May 18 show

Justin Labrash to play Music in the Forest May 18 show

Award-winning Saskatchewan country singer joins Music in the Forest series for May 18 show
Acres of Hope growing project in Mallaig helps feed people across the world

Acres of Hope growing project in Mallaig helps feed people across the world

The reality that people across the world deal with food security issues and often go to bed hungry is something that groups such as the Acres of Hope Growing Project based in Mallaig aim to address.
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