Cold Lake News

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.

Since Nov. 21, three NLPS schools have experienced AHS confirmed outbreaks – a provincial program has been sending rapid testing kits home with students from kindergarten to Grade 6, and staff – in order to monitor for potential COVID-19 transmission.

The Cold Lake Aeros are dominating the WSHL Provincial Division standings with a regular season record of 14 wins and one loss.

On Sunday evening, a man entered a business on 52 St. and Highway 28 (55 St.) with what a witness believed to be a pistol and demanded money.