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You may have seen a food truck, The One Stop Bannock Shop, around town or at a social gathering or event in the region. Although this food truck is relatively new, the catering business itself started in the mid-1980s. Family Tradition Continues Current owner and operator Crystal Atkinson from the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement speaks […]
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Bilingualism is an opportunity to grow our economy.
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Growing up in the Lac La Biche region, I often heard people say, “there’s nothing to do in LLB.” While the statement is still one I hear, I no longer agree with it. Since I started working at our local Community Futures office, some of my responsibilities include creating content for the MainStreet Lac La […]
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The story of Lac La Biche is familiar to some, but our rich history would prove worthy of a PBS mini-series for many young people and new faces to the community. In the coming months, the Pelican will offer a small glimpse from our past and hopefully encourage a few of our readers to find […]
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Looking for a unique location to host a meeting or special event? Look no further than our very own Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park. The Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park Community Facility opened in 2019 on Long Island and is truly a hidden gem in our region. The facility can host a variety of day […]
read moreBusinesses and non-profits can apply for funding to reduce the cost of hiring and training Albertans for new jobs. The Alberta Jobs Now program will provide up to $370 million to help private and non-profit businesses with job supports to get thousands of Albertans back to work. Employers can apply for funding to offset the […]
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We talked about succession planning last month, but let’s use the word retirement this time. It’s something almost every one of us aspires to – having both the time and money to enjoy life. Unfortunately, if you are a business owner and your business can’t be sold, you may not realize that dream, at least […]
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When John Kokotilo speaks about being the Regional Fire Chief for Lac La Biche County, it is very apparent that he takes pride in his team and their work. However, it may surprise you that there is much more to his job than first comes to mind. SIX COUNTY FIRE STATIONS There are five districts […]
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You may have seen a food truck, The One Stop Bannock Shop, around town or at a social gathering or event in the region. Although this food truck is relatively new, the catering business itself started in the mid-1980s. Family Tradition Continues Current owner and operator Crystal Atkinson from the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement speaks proudly of her mother, who ran the business for many years, and how her family is building on her hard work and teachings to carry on the tradition. In its modern form, the One Stop Bannock Shop began about five years ago, setting up shop at Pow-Wows and events hosted by the Métis Nation. Today, Crystal provides catering to events with in-house kitchen facilities and those that don’t with the flexibility offered by the food truck. Indigenous Cuisine with a Modern Touch As the name of the business suggests, The One Stop Bannock Shop offers a unique and creative take on Indigenous and modern cuisine. Bannock burgers, fried bannock tacos, fried baloney on bannock bread and a variety of daily specials are just a few of the staples offered on the menu. Have Wheels Will Travel From sports tournaments to community celebrations like the Wild Berry Festival in Boyle, the One Stop Bannock Shop can adapt to meet the needs of any occasion. Crystal’s ultimate goal is to take her food truck on an Alberta tour, visiting communities and events right across the province. Crystal is very appreciative of the support that her business has received from the Lac La Biche region and would like to thank everyone for helping to carry on her family’s dream. If you would like to connect with Crystal and the Once Stop Bannock Shop to cater or attend your event, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/onestopbannockshop/ , call 780-221-5897 or email: onestopbannnockshop@gmail.com.
Bilingualism is an opportunity to grow our economy.
Growing up in the Lac La Biche region, I often heard people say, “there’s nothing to do in LLB.” While the statement is still one I hear, I no longer agree with it. Since I started working at our local Community Futures office, some of my responsibilities include creating content for the MainStreet Lac La Biche website, and most of that content includes events, activities, and things to do in the Lac La Biche region. When we were deciding on the layout of the events page, it was questioned if we should even have a calendar layout as it would most likely look empty and barren. We were completely wrong. The issue is not that there is nothing to do in LLB; the “things to do” in LLB were so plentiful, it was a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, the MainStreet site can organize our community events in one convenient location. The events are also searchable and filters allow you to quickly find something to do. Over many years, the idea that “there is nothing to do in LLB” has been engraved into our minds. This has motivated me to create a monthly article highlighting events that are upcoming, interesting, or important. Each of us can create a more engaged and entertaining community; we just need to change a few old attitudes and mis-perceptions. As locals, we should be “in the know,” enjoy our community, and be ready to share with visitors what is going on. If you have any suggestions for events in our area or other story ideas don’t hesitate to contact me. Visit our events calendar at www.mainstreetlaclabiche.com! Dylan Craig is the Business and Community Economic Development Coordinator at Community Futures Lac La Biche.
Adding my business meant one more great opportunity to give my business exposure online. The more places I can do that, the more potential market I can reach!
As a small business owner, with a limited marketing budget, I am always looking for the opportunity to promote my business and getting good value for my time, money and effort.
As the Executive Director of Community Futures Lac La Biche, a web site like this is just what our community needs to bring together all the great businesses, services and events we have to offer.
