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Newly formed Ashmont Farmers' Market set to start May long weekend

Newly formed Ashmont Farmers' Market set to start May long weekend

ASHMONT - Aiming to offer the community a place to gather, have a coffee, visit with neighbours - and also purchase locally grown and made goods - a newly established approved farmer's market will be starting in Ashmont.
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Public gets first look at Lac La Biche transitional housing facility during open house

Public gets first look at Lac La Biche transitional housing facility during open house

The Lakeland Out of the Elements Shelter Society (LOESS) hosted the event at the facility close to Alexander Hamilton Park on Saturday, April 27.
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Lakeland Soccer kicks off outdoor season with league play

Lakeland Soccer kicks off outdoor season with league play

The rain did not let up through 90 minutes of play on May 7, but the U17 boys' soccer teams from St. Paul and Bonnyville hit the turf anyways at the Thomas Varughese Field in Cold Lake.
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Rain welcome, but must continue, says regional fire chief

Rain welcome, but must continue, says regional fire chief

More rain needed
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RCMP in Boyle look for missing woman with ties to Fort McMurray

RCMP in Boyle look for missing woman with ties to Fort McMurray

Police say missing woman has ties to Buffalo Lake and northeastern Alberta
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Comic Book Day celebrated at St. Paul Municipal Library

Comic Book Day celebrated at St. Paul Municipal Library

St. Paul Youth Council (SPYC), in partnership with St. Paul Municipal Library, joined with other libraries across the nation to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on May 4.  
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Precipitation helps stave off wildfires across Alberta

Precipitation helps stave off wildfires across Alberta

It is suspected that humans were the cause of more than 70% of this year's wildfires.
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Cold Lake fire rescue sharpens water safety skills with surface rescue training

Cold Lake fire rescue sharpens water safety skills with surface rescue training

In early May, Cold Lake Fire Rescue (CLFR) took a step in enhancing their water rescue capabilities by conducting a surface water rescue training on the Beaver River.  
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Alberta plans to change fixed election date, citing disaster risks in spring

Alberta plans to change fixed election date, citing disaster risks in spring

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis says switch to October is needed because of the number of springtime natural disasters over the years
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Drawing and writing messages of hope in support of mental health

Drawing and writing messages of hope in support of mental health

The Chalk the Walk event took place on Wednesday, May 8 at McArthur Park in Lac La Biche.
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