Cold Lake News

On June 7, there was a heavy police presence in the area of 8th Ave. in Cold Lake North following a report of a stolen vehicle being spotted. Following an investigation, RCMP members arrested three men from the Cold Lake area for being in possession of the stolen vehicle as well as a firearm that was allegedly found in their possession.

After three years as the 4 Wing Commander, Brigadier-General Dave Moar will be deploying to a new challenge abroad. At an outdoor ceremony held at the Air Base on June 3, Moar handed over command to Colonel Dave Turenne.

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating Brooke Balciunas, a 14-year-old youth from Cold Lake, who was reported missing to police on June 7.

'Council recognizes this is a large sum of money to commit to a facility that is being built in another municipality, but we feel it will be a great benefit to our residents and will help drive the music and performing arts scene all across the Lakeland,’ says Cold Lake mayor.

The Cold Lake Energy Centre and its grounds will host a large-scale Treaty 6 Contemporary Arts Festival on June 11. The full day event will be feature 100 per cent Indigenous lineup from drag queens, country singers, burlesque dancers, along with established and emerging visual artists.

This evening, the emergency department at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre will be temporarily closed from 11 p.m. until 7 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Special Olympics athletes from the Lakeland wrapped up their bowling season on May 19 with a party and awards at the Marina Bowling Centre. Organizers prepare for spring and summer programming.

On June 4, a rumble will be heard through the Lakeland as motorcycle riders gather to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and disease prevention. The scenic ride will start and finish in Cold Lake with stops planned for Glendon, St. Paul, Derwent and Bonnyville.

In celebration of Catholic Education Week running from May 23-27, Lakeland Catholic students will be encouraged to wear blue, while Lakeland Catholic staff members will don t-shirts designed by students Jeanna Ignacio and Paige Parker.

Overnight emergency department closures have been announced for the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre once again.