Planting a seed—or a crop—is the ultimate expression of optimism. There’s reason for Lakeland farmers to be optimistic this spring as seeding continues. As of Sunday the work of planting the 2025 crop was ahead of schedule, with 75 per cent of seeding complete. “We’re a little bit ahead of average,” said Sarah Davis, grain […]
Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) hosted its Northern Alberta regional gathering in St. Paul May 15. The day-long gathering brought together community-based seniors-serving organizations to receive information and provide feedback. “The day is really meant to provide a bit of an update on the work that Healthy Aging Alberta is doing,” said HAA’s Northern Region community […]
Congratulations to Stephanie McLean on being appointed Secretary of State for Seniors in the new federal cabinet. If she is passionate about her work and dedicated to serving older adults in Canada, I wish her luck—she’s going to need it. Political parties, including the federal Liberals, still haven’t seemed to grasp the threats and the […]
The Ardmore 4-H Beef Club held its annual show at Cold Lake Ag Society Exhibition Grounds on Sunday. Club members exhibited their project animals—steers, heifers, and one cow/calf pair—for judging. The participants’ animals were assessed for conformation, showmanship and grooming, and rate of gain. The weekend’s Ardmore club show is a preparatory event for the […]
CFB Cold Lake’s 4 Wing Band travelled to Nanton, Alberta on the weekend to support the Bomber Command Museum of Canada’s celebration of 80 years since the Allied victory in Europe. The museum laid on a full day of activities, including three performances from the band. A major highlight was two runs of the engines […]
Ceremonies and gatherings took place at Kehewin Cree Nation and at Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre in St. Paul May 5 to draw attention to the ongoing issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). At Kehewin there was a pipe ceremony, stories, and songs followed by a walk in honour of the missing […]
Greenhouse operators put a lot of work and a lot of pride into their short selling seasons. It’s what makes every visit to an independent garden centre a real joy. If you’re planning your spring planting, now’s the time to tour the neighbourhood for the season’s flowers, vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, seeds, and equipment and materials. […]
Duane Steele coming to Bonnyville for “The Legend of George Jones” concert Vinyl LPs, CDs, and online playlists are great. But nothing beats a live performance of the music you love. If you love the music of George Jones, you’ll want to come to Bonnyville’s new Strathcona Performing Arts Centre see Duane Steele perform the […]
Jeff Gaye Cold Lake Transit will have been in operation for 10 years this summer, and is in a good position to continue operating as a free service. Ridership has steadily increased over the last decade, according to a City of Cold Lake news release. Current services, routes, ridership trends, grants, and plans for the […]
People in the Lakeland are known for working hard at their industrial, agricultural, or service-sector jobs. But we love to leave the work clothes behind and put on our best for a good community cause. The St. Paul and District Hospital Foundation held its annual gala April 5, and the Bonnyville Health Foundation gala was […]