Harvest 2024 is in full operation across the Lakeland, but (of course) there’s mixed news. Farmers in the area are getting the crop off quickly—but partly because there’s less to harvest, says a local grain marketing consultant. “It’s been faster than the last few years due to lack of inclement weather so far, but also […]
Everyone is welcome to experience French Canadian culture in Bonnyville September 21 as part of Alberta Culture Days. The Association Canadienne Française de l’Alberta (ACFA) Bonnyville – Cold Lake region is hosting an event to celebrate and enjoy local French music, food, crafts, and more. The event will be bilingual—you don’t need to speak French […]
The five local athletes who competed at the 55 Plus Canada Games in Quebec City last month came home with eight medals—four silver and four gold. Michele Robitaille and Manon Rheaume each won silver medals in their respective golf events: age 60+ low net score for Robitaille, and age 55+ low gross score for Rheaume. […]
It would be nice to say the sun always shines on St. Paul Rodeo Week. But of course it’s hit-and-miss. That said, beautiful weather contributed to an outstanding celebration in St. Paul last week as residents and visitors, local businesses, and community organizations headed outdoors and had a great time. The food! Pancake breakfasts, lots […]
Alien civilizations on distant planets still haven’t heard that there is prime parking for flying saucers in St. Paul. But now they can probably stop anywhere on Earth and get good directions. The London-based BBC World Service has broadcast the UFO Landing Pad story to its 375 million listeners worldwide, with millions more to come […]
Aysanabee, who won JUNO awards this year for Alternative Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, is coming to the 4 Wing Theatre for a special night of songs and stories September 27. The Oji-Cree musician from Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is the first Indigenous musician to win either of […]
As you travel through the Alberta countryside, past crops and cattle and barns and beehives, you’re actually driving past thousands of square miles of good food. This past weekend’s Alberta Open Farm Days is part of an ongoing effort to connect consumers to the land and the people that produce everything we love to eat. […]
Cold Lake will be a site for the Canadian Walk For Veterans on September 22. The Canadian Walk For Veterans is organized nationally by True Patriot Love Foundation. According to the Walk’s website, the primary goal is “to provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn about the challenges of coping with life after service.” The […]
Community registration days have become a staple event every fall. Clubs, sports, and other organizations gather in a trade-show atmosphere while families enjoy convenient one-stop shopping to register everyone for their fall activities. Bonnyville is complementing its September 6 registration night with a Seniors Community Registration Event at the Centennial Centre that morning. The seniors’ […]
Over the past 25 years, Haying In The 30s has given almost $7 million directly to cancer patients in Alberta. With beautiful weather and a great turnout for last weekend’s event, it’s all but certain 2024 donations will top that $7 million milestone. That ain’t hay, as the saying goes. In fact Haying In The […]