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Canadian fighter jets still have not been armed with the type of missiles used by the American military to bring down four airborne objects in recent weeks, more than two years after such missiles were ordered. The U.S. government first approved the sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and advanced radars to Canada in June 2020, […]
2023-02-22 17:00
Cold Lakers are invited to join a number of virtual group sessions and information series designed to help participants strengthen resiliency, overcome challenges, and promote positive mental health. These online resources, developed by the Addiction and Mental Health team in the North Zone of Alberta Health Services, are geared toward adults interested in learning skills to cope with change, and deal […]
2023-02-22 17:00
The Canadian government plans to spend more than $6 billion on new weapons for the stealth fighters it has ordered from the U.S. The purchases are separate from the $19 billion the Liberal government has committed for buying 88 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. The $6.3 billion will be for new advanced air-to-air missiles […]
2023-02-22 17:00
After days of shooting down unidentified “objects,” fighter jets from Canada and the United States were scrambled the night of Feb. 13 to intercept four Russian military aircraft as they buzzed North American airspace. The North American Aerospace Defence Command, which detected the group comprised of Russian long-range bombers and fighter escorts as it approached Alaska, painted […]
2023-02-22 17:00
Women ages 50-74, the group most at risk of developing breast cancer, will have local access to mammography services when the Alberta Health Services Screen Test program arrives in the community at the end of the month. A mobile mammography trailer will be stationed at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre on Feb. 24, 27 and 28, and […]
2023-02-22 17:00
Two men stabbed in Cold Lake had to be air lifted for medical care in Edmonton on Jan. 23. In relation to the incident, RCMP arrested Daidien Jewel Desjarlais, 22, a resident of Cold Lake First Nation. He is charged with aggravated assault, break and enter with intent, and possession of a weapon for a […]
2023-02-22 17:00
The city is applying to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s Rural Renewal Stream. This new provincial pilot project allows foreign nationals to begin the immigration process with a community nomination rather than a labour market impact assessment, provided they have a job offer from an employer who has been accepted into the program. “We have […]
2023-02-22 17:00
A northern Alberta teacher has been charged after allegedly physically assaulting a student. On Oct. 19, Lac La Biche RCMP received a report that a youth had been assaulted by their teacher at a local school, police said in a news release Wednesday. The child received minor injuries. RCMP could not confirm the age of […]
2023-02-22 17:00
The parliamentary budget officer will examine the Liberal government’s decision to buy the U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter and has now requested information about the deal from National Defence. PBO Yves Giroux sent a letter to Defence Minister Anita Anand on Jan. 16 outlining the data he is requesting from her department. “In order to provide […]
2023-02-05 17:00
When Mayor Craig Copeland says his community supports new physicians, he seriously means it. Recently, he told an incoming doctor to “call if you need anything”. What the doctor needed was a ride from Brooks, in southern Alberta, to Cold Lake — so Copeland drove down to pick him up. “I could not imagine that […]
2023-02-05 17:00
The City of Cold Lake is looking for input about where to put a rainbow crosswalk, after receiving a request from Lakeland Safe Space Community for the crosswalk. “Something like this has to be given a lot of consideration at planning to ensure its success,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “Giving the public an opportunity to […]
2023-02-05 17:00
As far as Roger and Anthony Bilodeau are concerned, what they did that night at the crossroads had nothing to do with race. How could it? When Roger and his youngest son Joseph set out in the family pickup that night, barrelling after a truck that briefly stopped on the road near Roger’s farmhouse, they […]
2023-02-05 17:00
A man is dead following what police described as a confrontation with Mounties in Cold Lake First Nation early Saturday. RCMP say officers were called to home following a firearms complaint just after 7:45 a.m. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, but the situation escalated and at least one officer opened […]
2023-02-05 17:00
A grant is now available to help City of Cold Lake residents travel to medical appointments outside of Cold Lake. “Our Cold Lake FCSS office is seeing a definite increase with requests from residents looking for help when it comes to travelling outside of the city for medical appointments,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “Many of […]
2023-02-05 17:00
Cold Lake city council approved almost $15,000 in grants as part of the Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Program. “We are a young, busy community with many recreational opportunities and many cultural and social groups who all have a lot on the go,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “These grants have proven to help […]
2023-02-05 17:00
The City of Cold Lake completed its Certificate of Recognition audit, which means the city’s health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor and meets provincial standards. The standards are established by Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The review included in-person interviews with members of each city department to ensure that […]
2023-01-22 17:00
The Cold Lake Sun is continuing its evolution with a move to digital only, effective the week of Feb. 27. After this week there we be only six more print editions as we move with our readers into the digital future of news. In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing an innovative new […]
2023-01-16 17:00
The Cold Lake Energy Centre now offers free Wi-Fi for the public. Previously, Wi-Fi at the Energy Centre required special passwords and was generally only offered at special events. Now after the city installed a new open network system, Energy Centre visitors can access the Wi-Fi anytime. Connecting is simply a matter of selecting COCL-Public […]
2023-01-15 17:00
The government of Canada has finalized the purchase of 88 F-35A fighter jets to replace its fleet of outdated CF-18 Hornets. Defence Minister Anita Anand announced the deal on Jan. 9, calling the F-35 “the right aircraft” for Canada. “As our world grows darker, with Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, and China’s increasingly […]
2023-01-15 17:00
Pierceland RCMP are looking for a silver 2010 GMC pick-up truck with a crew cab involved in a shooting on Big Island Cree Territory on Jan. 11. At approximately 12:30 a.m. that day, RCMP received a report of a shot fired from a vehicle travelling south on an access road on Big Island Cree Territory. […]
2023-01-15 17:00
Multiple stolen vehicles were recovered by RCMP at a residence in the Cold Lake area just before Christmas on Dec. 21. Police recovered $85,000 in stolen property from the residence. Laine Solway-Martial, 24, a resident of Cold Lake, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, flight from police; dangerous operation of a motor […]
2023-01-10 17:00
Renovations at the Col J.J. Parr Sports Centre continue as the facility enters the second phase of replacing its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems throughout the building. This month, the gymnasium and part of the weight room will be closed for a minimum of 3 months. The next phase involving the Aquatics Centre will […]
2023-01-10 17:00
A Glendon-area farmer who shot and killed two Métis hunters after his father chased them down a public road has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 13 years. Court of King’s Bench Justice Eric Macklin imposed the sentence on Anthony Bilodeau in front of a packed courtroom Friday, saying […]
2023-01-10 17:00
St.. Dominic’s Elementary School teacher Alexandra Shapka was recognized for her passion for shaping the minds of future generations, after being named the 2022 Alberta School Board Association’s (ASBA) Edwin Parr Award winner for Zone 2/3. “I am incredibly honoured to be recognized as a recipient of the Edwin Parr Award for Zone 2/3,” Shapka […]
2023-01-10 17:00
Cold Lake and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council (HAC) on Jan. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is an opportunity for people to provide input on local and regional healthcare services and learn more about the Lakeland Communities HAC. Public feedback […]
2023-01-10 17:00
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is investigating an RCMP officer-involved shooting in Elizabeth Metis Settlement that occurred Nov.8. That morning, an Elizabeth Metis Settlement resident had a gun pointed at him after he told an unwanted man on a stolen ATV that he was not welcome. Cold Lake RCMP located the suspect an hour later after the […]
2023-01-10 17:00
Students were the focus in December as the Northern Lights Public School Board of Trustees met with its new student advisory council for the first time. “Students are most impacted by the decisions we make as a board, so it’s important that we provide them with opportunities to share their thoughts on what is important […]
2023-01-10 17:00
Twenty-one students enjoyed an Edmonton Oilers game at Rogers Place on Dec. 16 in recognition of the positive contributions they make to the school community at Cold Lake Junior High. “Our students have shown tremendous growth and positivity in making new friends and adjusting to their new environment and teachers. They are working hard in […]
2023-01-10 17:00
A baby’s development and learning in the first year and beyond can be significantly impacted by a vision or eye health issue. Recent province-wide research conducted by the Alberta Association of Optometrists reveals that although this is a key component of an infant health checkup, only 39 per cent of parents are taking this step […]
2022-12-14 17:00
Cold Lake won the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) Award for the fourth time, competing against other Canadian municipalities with a population under 25,000. “This award further enforces the hard work our staff do, year in and year out.” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “We strive to enhance all areas of our city’s infrastructure to create […]
2022-11-27 17:00
The City of Cold Lake are now issuing 2023 pet licences at City Hall and online. “Animal licensing is an important part of ensuring stray pets are returned safely to their home as quickly as possible.” Mayor Craig Copeland said. There will be no charge for 2023 Cold Lake pet licences as the city transitions […]
2022-11-27 17:00
Portage College, along with two other Canadian colleges, joined forces to build tailored supports for members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), veterans, and their family members seeking a post-secondary education. Loyalist College, Nova Scotia Community College and Portage College formalized a new partnership on Nov. 10 through a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement recognizes the unique […]
2022-11-20 17:00
The rehabilitation department at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre has a new treadmill thanks to community donations. TD Canada Trust and Hearts for Healthcare teamed up make the donation possible through corporate sponsorship and this year’s Hearts for Healthcare Wellness Raffle. The new equipment is being used daily to help with a variety of clients […]
2022-11-20 17:00
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded options to access addiction and mental health supports in the community with new weekly walk-in clinics, in addition to existing weekday services available through appointment. “Improving access to addiction and mental health treatment services is key to a recovery-oriented system of care,” said Health Minister Jason Copping in a […]
2022-11-20 17:00
In response to unique challenges presented to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Cold Lake, city council has taken steps to provide additional support to the new residents. “The Ukrainian families who have moved here have already gone through an enormous amount of strain, both physically and emotionally.” Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland said. “This new policy […]
2022-11-20 17:00
Tragically, on March 14th, 2020, Kokum’s House Men’s home was burned down. The staff of the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre were shocked and grieved by the loss of one of the residents and the house and all its contents. Kokum’s House was opened July 1, 2015 and was meant for the temporary stay for […]
2022-11-13 17:00
The City of Cold Lake was able to modernize its backup transit fleet after two buses similar to Cold Lake Transit’s newest models came up for auction. After city staff determined that the buses were in working condition and could be integrated in the fleet, a budget was allocated for the auction. The city was […]
2022-11-13 17:00
The City of Cold Lake’s 2022 Santa Claus Parade will be the first to take place under a new policy aimed at governing the content of parades to ensure that messaging is family-friendly and consistent with the event being celebrated. “We had bylaws that required the parade route to be well-established in advance, and that […]
2022-11-13 17:00
RCMP are looking for information about a residential fire that occurred in Bonnyville on Nov. 10 on 51 Street. There were no injuries as a result of this fire. However, the investigation continues, because, it is believed the fire was intentionally set. Bonnyville RCMP are looking for witnesses or anyone who may have information […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Cold Lake RCMP received a report of a catalytic converter theft from a local business located south on Highway 28, which occurred on Oct. 31, 2022. Upon further investigation, the CCTV footage showed two suspects walk to the back of the building and target a business vehicle, where they cut and removed the catalytic converter. The male who cuts and removes […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Cold Lake RCMP are looking for a male suspect who used a rock to smash an ATM at the Royal Bank back on May 9. The 6’2 suspect entered the bank and became aggressive with employees after they asked for identification to assist with his transaction request. The suspect, who was wearing a blue Under […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Unemployment in the census region covering Cold Lake dropped by to 5.7 per cent from 6.2 per cent last month, according to data from Statistics Canada released Friday. The local unemployment rate is only slightly above Alberta’s rate, which dropped to 5.2 per cent from 5.5 per cent. The same data showed local job losses […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Mounties are investigating after a 15-year-old girl was struck in a hit-and-run. On Monday, just before 5 a.m., Cold Lake RCMP responded to a call that a 15-year-old girl was lying on the road after being hit by a vehicle at the junction of Highway 28 and 43 Avenue near a McDonald’s restaurant. The girl […]
2022-11-13 17:00
A utilities project completed nearly two years ago is paying dividends for Cold Lake residents, helping catch water leaks and reducing the need for estimated bills. Over the course of a five-year period, from 2016 to early 2021, the city worked to install wireless communication meters on all existing residential and commercial properties in Cold […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Cold Lake City council voted to extend the reach of its Community Event Incentive Grants to include events located in Ward 5 and Ward 6 of the Municipal District of Bonnyville. The Community Event Incentive Grant is one of nine grant streams established by the City of Cold Lake’s Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Squadrons from 4 Wing Cold Lake are conducting night flying training over the City of Cold Lake from Oct. 17 to 21, and Oct. 24 to 28. “4 Wing is always mindful of the Lakeland community and this type of training is not intended to disrupt your valuable peace and quiet,” said an Oct. 1 […]
2022-11-13 17:00
In early November, 4 Wing Cold Lake will be starting phase one of a multi-phase project to replace the existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the Col. J.J. Parr Sports Centre. This project, inclusive of all phases, is expected to take up to 12 months to complete and will result in an […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Cold Lake Council is considering potential updates to a policy that would govern parades, parade floats and set boundaries on messaging and the content that can be displayed during these public events. Parades are currently governed under several policies requiring that a permit be obtained, a road closure be applied for, fire and police services […]
2022-11-13 17:00
This September, it’s important we raise awareness about chronic pain, a critical health issue that can be physically and emotionally debilitating. Estimates show one quarter of Canadians 15 years of age or older live with chronic pain. Given its prevalence, it is important to raise awareness about chronic pain and also increase access to treatments […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Cold Lake City Council decided not to proceed with lowering the speed limit on residential roadways from 50 km/h. The decision came about after council was presented a report from the community engagement process that saw feedback from 900 residents living in and around the municipality. About 94 per cent of respondents were City of […]
2022-11-13 17:00
Roger Bilodeau, a man convicted of two counts of manslaughter in relation to the deaths of two Métis-Cree hunters, is appealing his 10-year sentencing. Bilodeau was sentenced in late August. The appeal states the judge made errors in instructing the jury on the rules of law. He was convicted of two counts of manslaughter while his son, […]
2022-11-13 17:00
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2022-10-31 14:00
Jets from 4 Wing Cold Lake will be conducing night flying training over the City of Cold Lake this week. Night flying is an essential training requirement for 4 Wing aircrew and is vital to the military’s operational capability, according to a Sept. 24 news release from 4 Wing Cold Lake. “4 Wing is always […]
2022-09-26 04:35
The average Cold Lake household will see a $2 increase in franchise fees on their ATCO power bills to cover the cost of the city switching to LED streetlights. “We are upgrading our infrastructure so that we can go green, use less electricity, and in the long run, save money,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “ATCO […]
2022-09-26 04:25
Unemployment in the census region covering Cold Lake rose in August, according to Statistics Canada data released Sept. 9, ending an eight-month streak of plunging unemployment rates. Most job losses and vacancies were found in education, although those could bounce back this month as school returns. Retail and the oilsands followed for losses. Unemployment rose […]
2022-09-19 05:37
Albertans can begin booking their bivalent COVID-19 booster shot starting Sept. 21. The vaccine will be available for Albertans 18 years and older who have completed a primary series, including a mix of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and have at least five months since their last dose or most recent COVID-19 infection. Individuals who […]
2022-09-19 05:32
Albertans can begin booking their bivalent COVID-19 booster shot starting Sept. 21. The vaccine will be available for Albertans 18 years and older who have completed a primary series, including a mix of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, and have at least five months since their last dose or most recent COVID-19 infection. Individuals who […]
2022-09-19 05:26
A fire that destroyed three homes in the Tri-city neighbourhood was deemed suspicious by a fire investigator. On Sept. 2, Cold Lake RCMP received a report of a structure fire at 3 p.m. in the residential area of 45 Street and 65th Avenue. When the police arrived they found three houses on fire that were extinguished […]
2022-09-19 04:36
Cold Lake RCMP arrested a man wanted in relation to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in the Lakeland area. Derek Valin Drake, 33, a resident of Cold Lake, was arrested on Sept. 15 in the Town of Bonnyville. Following the arrest, a search was completed on an associated vehicle that resulted in police seizing approximately 160 grams of […]
2022-09-19 04:19
About 40 per cent of Cold Lakers do not have a doctor, the city’s municipal census found. This is about 6,504 people. For the 48 per cent of people who do have a physician, it takes about three weeks to over a month to get an appointment, while 18 per cent said they could get […]
2022-09-19 03:58
Cold Lake Junior High celebrated their new identity on Sept. 14 with an assembly for all students and staff. Following a rebranding, Cold Lake Middle School Hornets officially became the Cold Lake Junior High Cobras last week, and the assembly served as both a start-of-year kickoff and an introduction to the school’s new look. In […]
2022-09-19 02:10
A police investigation into comments made at a Cold Lake social gathering of fighter pilots in June has cast a spotlight on a well-known but little-understood military tradition that some worry is another example of entrenched cultural problems in Canada’s Armed Forces: The assignment of call signs. Earlier this week, Royal Canadian Air Force commander […]
2022-09-12 05:40
Local cadet Flight Sgt. Addison Champagne joined his peers for a four-week advanced aviation course at the Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre. The advanced aviation course provides cadets with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities. During the course, cadets learn instructional techniques, aviation communication […]
2022-09-02 05:05
Cold Lake residents may have heard a sonic boom the morning of Aug. 29. At around 11:36 a.m., a CF-18 Hornet from 4 Wing Cold Lake on a training flight in the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range created a sonic boom. A sonic boom can sound like an explosion or thunderclap to the human ear. Sonic booms […]
2022-09-02 04:23
The Royal Canadian Air Force is delaying plans to install a new commander at one of the country’s two CF-18 fighter jet bases due to a military police investigation in Cold Lake. A ceremony was planned for Aug. 30 to install Col. Colin Marks as commander of 3 Wing in Bagotville, Que. But those plans […]
2022-09-02 04:06
Residents licensing a dog or cat in Cold Lake will not be required to pay the 2023 licensing fee, after city council gave third and final reading to a newly-updated Animal Care and Control bylaw at its regular meeting on Aug. 23. Council also approved waiving all licensing fees for the remainder of 2022. Other […]
2022-09-02 03:46
Two men and a 17-year-old boy are each facing charges after a man was shot several times at Cold Lake First Nations in July. Police responded on July 10 to reports that a man was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to an Aug. 29 RCMP news release. The victim was transported to hospital in […]
2022-09-02 03:18
Imperial Oil donated $40,000 to Northern Lights Public Schools to help provide students with food and personal care items. “In order to ensure that all of our students have the opportunity to learn and excel, we have to address the barriers that prevent them from learning to the best of their ability,” said NLPS Board […]
2022-09-02 02:59
Alberta parents can soon get their younger kids booked for COVID-19 boosters, the province announced Friday. As of this week, parents can book kids aged five to 11 years old to get their third vaccine dose. On Aug. 19, Health Canada approved the use of Pfizer vaccine for booster doses for kids in this age […]
2022-08-28 15:01
Roger Bilodeau, the man who initiated a high-speed chase that ended in two Métis-Cree hunters being shot to death on a rural road near Glendon, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday. But Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Eric Macklin gave Bilodeau credit for a little more than 1,600 days of time served in […]
2022-08-28 14:48
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European allies to know that when Canada invests in defending North America and the Canadian Arctic, they also benefit. The prime minister directly linked Canada’s work alone and with the United States on defending the continent to security in Europe during a news conference on Friday at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The […]
2022-08-28 04:20
The City and Cold Lake RCMP are investigating after Kinosoo Beach and the surrounding recreation area was the target of significant graffiti vandalism in the early morning of Aug. 12. Vandals used spray paint to damage several areas including the concession stand, utility boxes, a water treatment building, the zip line platform, park signage, seating […]
2022-08-15 04:55
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) has removed a rule around cannabis product display some retailers say has contributed to a spate of robberies targeting the industry. In a letter from AGLC sent to cannabis retailers Tuesday and obtained by Postmedia, the commission says it has removed its regulation that prohibited cannabis products and accessories […]
2022-08-12 09:56
Alberta major crops in good to excellent condition are up more than 50 per cent this farming season after an unprecedented dry spell in 2021. Tom Steve, general manager of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, said around 74 per cent of major crops — including wheat, barley, canola and post-crops such as peas and […]
2022-08-08 04:20
An Alberta man was found dead following a search and rescue effort for a boater on Cold Lake. Just before 9 p.m. on Sunday, RCMP responded to a report of a capsized boat near the English Bay Treaty Grounds at Cold Lake First Nation, Mounties said in a Thursday news release. A man and woman […]
2022-08-05 07:51
The head of Canada’s largest oil-and-gas producing company criticized the federal government’s proposed emissions cap for the energy sector Thursday, arguing environmental goals must be balanced with economic and energy security concerns. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. president Tim McKay made the comments during a conference call with analysts. While the purpose of the call was […]
2022-08-05 07:46
On one side, my mother was the daughter of the Ford dealer and, on the other, the granddaughter of the GM dealer in the same small Saskatchewan town (which made for some interesting family dynamics). No farmer, she. Still, she used to warn that when the majority of Canadians no longer had any connection to […]
2022-08-05 07:08
A man is facing an indignity to a body charge in relation to the “sudden death” of a 21-year-old Lac La Biche woman found dead in March. Mounties said the cause of death is still pending lab results, however, they do not believe the cause of death is suspicious. The autopsy was completed on March […]
2022-07-25 08:54
Chronic illnesses are long-term health issues that can be managed but not cured and are a major health concern for many Canadians. Over half of Canadians over the age of 20 have at least one chronic disease, with cancer, heart disease, and stroke being the most prevalent. Chronic diseases can have a detrimental effect on […]
2022-07-25 08:48
Albertans 18 and older can book a fourth shot to protect against COVID-19. The provincial government announced the expanded eligibility on July 19, following Ontario and B.C., where additional boosters were also rolled out in recent days. Adults who received their third vaccine at least five months ago can sign up for the booster by […]
2022-07-25 08:21
Unemployment in the census region covering Cold Lake continued dropping in June. Provincially, Alberta’s unemployment rate hit its lowest mark since 2015 and caught up to the national rate for the first time in seven years. Statistics Canada data released Friday put local unemployment at 5.5 per cent in June, a drop from 5.7 per […]
2022-07-25 08:10
This is Gord Price’s last season soaring, somersaulting and tumbling through the skies in a supercharged Moscow-made 435-horsepower YAK 50. The 80-year-old, who performed at this year’s Cold Lake Air Show, is addicted, and as long as he can pass the doctor’s stress and heart tests and the annual regulatory assessments – he may keep […]
2022-07-25 08:03
The fire damage can’t be seen from Highway 28, but it’s there. Heat from the blaze blew out the back windows of Lakeland Lutheran Church. The glass that remains is blackened by smoke and soot. The church’s pastor, AnnE Zimmerman, learned of the fire at 4 a.m. on July 2. Damages to the church are […]
2022-07-11 05:14
In Cold Lake, Canada’s fighter jets are ready 24-hour a day at the Canadian Forces Base. The oil sands operations of Imperial Oil run around the clock. But the hospital emergency room doesn’t always have a doctor. For Mayor Craig Copeland, attracting new physicians has been a challenge for all of his six terms in […]
2022-07-11 02:40
Talia John and Pheonix Jacknife were the first two students to receive the Gerry Zelinski Scholarship on June 30 at the Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre. “These two students deserve recognition. They finished school and these funds will help them continue on with their education,” said Agnes Gendron, executive director of the Cold Lake […]
2022-07-04 05:27
Just in time for Canada Day, the Kinosoo Beach Phase 3 enhancements were completed. “The beach has always been a major focal point of the community’s summer activities and has come such a long way since we’ve adopted the master plan,” said Mayor Craig Copeland when construction began on Phase 3 back in April. While […]
2022-07-04 05:08
The City of Cold Lake will be contributing $85,000 to the construction of a performing arts theatre in Bonnyville meant to serve the entire Lakeland region. “A purpose-built performing arts venue for our local musicians and theatre groups to showcase and hone their skills is something that we don’t currently have anywhere in the Lakeland, […]
2022-07-04 04:44
City council committed an additional $500,000 to the renovation and modernization of the North Arena, in order to have the facility ready for the upcoming hockey and skating season. “When we first budgeted for this project over a year ago, we weren’t facing the same skyrocketing construction, fuel and material costs that we are today,” […]
2022-07-04 03:53
People across Alberta and around the world can now see a live view of Kinosoo Beach and the Cold Lake Marina, thanks to a pair of permanent webcams brought online by the city last week. “If a family is thinking about heading down to the beach or out to catch some fish, there’s no real […]
2022-07-04 03:28
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