Cold Lake News

Night flying training will be taking place over the City of Cold Lake starting Jan. 22 and going until Feb. 2, according to information from 4 Wing Cold Lake.

During the Jan. 9. council meeting, the Cold Lake based Kids' Time Out preschool program was at the forefront as two speakers outlined changes and funding needs for an upcoming gala fundraising event.  

In a landmark decision aimed at helping community safety and emergency response capabilities, the MD of Bonnyville has given the green light for the construction of the Cherry Grove Fire Hall.  

On Jan. 13, René Richard and Thomas Varughese were inducted into the Cold Lake Hall of Fame.

In a move to adapt to the changing dynamics of waste management operations, City of Cold Lake council has given the green light to a series of fee increases outlined in the 2024 operating budget.  

In the midst of the biting cold weather that has blanketed Cold Lake, the John Howard Society's services are proving to be a crucial refuge for those without a place to call home.  

Deputy Fire Chief Norm Hollis said the fire was not intentional. “We found that it wasn’t intentional, it was accidental, and the family is displaced out of the structure now, and it either has to be fully repaired or torn down and rebuilt.” 

Cold Lake RCMP are looking for a suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card at various businesses in Cold Lake in September of 2023.

Following a "months long drug trafficking investigation," Cold Lake RCMP have arrested a 21-year-old man and seized "several quantities" of cocaine.

In a year marked by focused initiatives and substantial strides, Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr took some time to share what he feels are the highlights and achievements of 2023, while also outlining some ambitious goals for 2024 - despite having been sworn into his role just six months ago.