Beyond Local

While the number of contract nurses working in Alberta Health Services (AHS) owned hospitals in the Lakeland has decreased, the number of locum nurses and the length of time locums are being brought in for is increasing.

Public safety specialists advice backcountry enthusiasts to stay out of avalanche terrain with the high hazard.

Leo Johnston, who was originally from the Lac La Biche area, along with RCMP constables Brock Myrol, Peter Schiemann, and Anthony Gordon, were killed in the line of duty on March 3, 2005 while executing a search warrant for stolen property and a marijuana-growing operation on a farm in the Mayerthorpe area.

The $8 million in total funding will go toward immediate relief and support Jasper’s long-term recovery following last summer’s devastating fire.

The $1.7 billion in insured commercial losses nationally was the second-highest total in Canadian history.

Brooke Kajdy's clinical trial for cancer treatment was denied amid funding cuts at NIH by Donald Trump.

The Municipality of Jasper is aiming to reach its housing targets through implementing initiatives outlined in its Housing Action Plan, such as looking at densification barriers and parking requirements.

Anyone caught operating a drone within park boundaries and without an approved permit may result in law enforcement action and a fine of up to $25,000.

The annual Skijoring for MS event took place on March 8 at the Cold Lake Agricultural Society, bringing excitement and energy, despite concerns over the lack of snow.

The alleged tax arrears came to light after Lac La Biche County received an information request from a member of the public for tax certificates.