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City council took another look at its Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program, amending how property owners could market the sale of land, while still qualifying for the program.

The Alberta government has launched a new funding initiative to support rural shelters. Among the communities set to benefit from the funding are St. Paul and Cold Lake. 

The St. Paul Fish and Game Association’s (SPFGA) 30th annual supper and auction on April 27 raised money for various projects and events.

Grant is for small and mid-sized projects, including indoor and outdoor skating rinks, community pools, indoor turf centres, pickle ball courts, and other sport and recreational facilities.

The Government of Alberta has announced $1.1 million in funding from the Investment and Growth Fund for a project for a project in the Elk Point and Frog Lake area, while the federal government has announced $5 million to support the creation of a hemp processing facility.

"There's been a spirit in Alberta political culture that we want as many people and as many different types of people voting in elections. That changes with Bill 20."

City of Cold Lake council gave final reading to an amendment allowing Indigenous ceremonial use of smoked products for smudging and pipe ceremonies in certain City facilities.  

A wildland fire that broke out behind Shoppers Drug Mart within the City of Cold Lake on the evening of April 27 was contained by Cold Lake Fire-Rescue, averting what could have been a much larger disaster. 

MLA Brian Jean visit to Lac La Biche region could mean funding announcement for Francophone education in the region