Skip to content

Beyond Local

Gardeners gather for Community Garden grand opening

Gardeners gather for Community Garden grand opening

Green thumbs in Cold Lake officially have a place to plant their roots. After months of preparation, the Cold Lake Community Garden held their grand opening on July 29. “It's amazing.
St. Dominic Parish to celebrate century mark

St. Dominic Parish to celebrate century mark

One local landmark is on the cusp of celebrating 100 years in the community. Saint Dominic Parish in Cold Lake will be celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday Aug. 8 with a special mass and gala.
The Legend of Kinosoo featured on City's new parade float

The Legend of Kinosoo featured on City's new parade float

The Legend of Kinosoo will soon be front and centre at Cold Lake events. The City of Cold Lake is in the process of getting a float built to use in city parades such as the Santa Clause and Canada Day parades.
Trestle restoration moving forward despite significant loss of lumber

Trestle restoration moving forward despite significant loss of lumber

Work to rebuild the Beaver River Trestle appeared to suffer yet another setback last week after a large amount of timber construction crews had brought in to use on the project was stolen from a storage area in Cold Lake.
Cold Lake Farmers' Market celebrates its 40th season

Cold Lake Farmers' Market celebrates its 40th season

If you can make it, bake it or grow it, for 40 summers the Cold Lake Farmers' Market has been helping to sell it.
Hood names Cold Lake Ice assistant coaches

Hood names Cold Lake Ice assistant coaches

The men that will be standing behind the Cold Lake Ice bench next season have been announced. Incoming head coach Scott Hood has chosen his two assistant coaches that will help lead the five-time NEAJBHL winning team.
City cuts the ribbon on Kinosoo Beach Splash Park

City cuts the ribbon on Kinosoo Beach Splash Park

Kids in Cold Lake can finally cool off; the Kinosoo Beach Splash Park is officially open! Canada Day not only marked the celebration of our country's 148th birthday, for youth in Cold Lake it also signified the opening of the long-awaited splash park
Hood excited to lead the Cold Lake Ice

Hood excited to lead the Cold Lake Ice

Scott Hood is the new head coach of the Cold Lake Ice and as such, he is ready for the challenge of bringing the team to the next level. “I wanted to join the Cold Lake Ice and thought I could bring something to the team.
Joie's Phoenix House enters online contest

Joie's Phoenix House enters online contest

With no government funding available, Joie's Phoenix House, a second stage program of the Margaret Savage Crisis Centre, relies on grants to keep operating.
Rebuild starts on Beaver River Trestle

Rebuild starts on Beaver River Trestle

The wait is finally over for outdoor enthusiasts in the Lakeland. By this fall, Iron Horse Trail users will once again be able to cross the Beaver River Trestle. “It's been a long stretch.