Big Lakes County has named members to the inter-municipal weed and pest appeal board. At its regular meeting Feb. 25, council appointed Brianne Brault, George Blackhurst, Duane Nichols and Doug ...

Management of Big Lakes County waste transfer stations will be transferred to another authority to save the County money. At its regular meeting Feb. 25, council passed a motion that the management of ...

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Alberta has a long history in Canada as a leading province, joining confederation Sept. 1, 1905. Agriculture, forestry and the energy industry have significantly contributed to the economy of Alberta ...

Are you looking for a club in the region that revolves around reading and spending time analyzing books? Smoky River Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is gearing up to host its second Book ...

I write in regards to the front page picture on last week’s paper (Volume 64, Number 7). How sad it is to see two hockey players fighting on the front page. I’m sure out of all the photos you have ...

Peace River is The Land of 12-Foot Davis, McLennan is the Bird Capital of Canada, Falher is the Honey Capital of Alberta and Manning likes to call itself The Land of the Mighty Moose. Fairview is ...

Alberta is introducing New Navigation Pathways for Albertans Impacted by Gender-Based Violence, a virtual event to help individuals who have been impacted by violence. “211 is hosting this event to ...

A four-way stop created in Kinuso on a main road last summer to make it safer for motorists and pedestrians will remain in place. At its regular meeting Feb. 25, council received a report of a review ...

Kinuso Fire Department held a free pancake breakfast in the fire hall on Feb. 16. Many attended to take advantage of the free meal and socialize with friends and neighbours. The pancake breakfast is a ...

Big Lakes County council has updated its briefing notes to discuss local issues and priorities with provincial cabinet ministers at the spring convention of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta ...

On Feb. 12, Kinuso School held their annual cake auction for its Grade 12 graduation. The school earned $7,935. Students and family members put their culinary skills to use and baked 30 cakes for the ...