Cold Lake News

RCMP are asking the public's help in identifying a female suspect who allegedly broke into a locker at the Cold Lake Energy Centre to obtain a set of keys, resulting in the theft of a truck on Jan. 19.

A portion of Elizabeth Métis Settlement was contained by RCMP on Jan. 15, after three suspects fled from RCMP members who were investigating reports of a stolen vehicle that was located in the area.

By 2023, the first phase of Imperial Oil’s Cold Lake Operations SA-SAGD expansion project is anticipated to be operational and capable of producing 15,000 barrels per day while reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Cold Lake RCMP are still urging members of the public to come forward with any information they may have in relation to a drive-by shooting in the early morning of Nov. 8, that occurred in the Nelson Heights residential area.

Temporary closures to the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre’s emergency department will be in effect at varying times from Jan. 9 – 14, according to AHS.

The Calgary-based company Cenovus has sold its Tucker thermal assets located in the Cold Lake area to Strathcona Resources Ltd. to reduce the company’s total debt.

RCMP are looking for a 2012 White GMC Sierra with the Alberta licence plate CFC 7491. Police urge the public not to approach the vehicle or interact with occupants, but to call the police immediately.

On Friday, Cold Lake EMS, RCMP and firefighters responded to two single-vehicle rollovers south of the City of Cold Lake just an hour apart.

“I don’t want anything to happen to anybody. It’s very bad. We lost some band members. It’s preventable if we all do our part and get our vaccination,” said the chief. 

Cold Lake announces service interruptions at hospital, MLA David Hanson 'frustrated' with the situation and AHS.