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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
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
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.  
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.
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.  
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
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.
Lac La Biche fights draws large audience

Lac La Biche fights draws large audience

The Spring Break Up event, which was last held about 10 years ago, was hosted by the Lac La Biche Boxing Club, and took place on Saturday, April 27 at the Bold Center Community Hall.
Fighter jet makes its way through the streets of Cold Lake

Fighter jet makes its way through the streets of Cold Lake

A CF-18 was moved through Cold Lake the morning of May 8, on its way to the Cold Lake Museums.
You gotta go round - Roundabout replaces Lac La Biche intersection

You gotta go round - Roundabout replaces Lac La Biche intersection

Next phase of Main Street construction project blocks downtown's busiest intersection
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