Cold Lake News

Lakhani’s foremost message to students was the importance of education, an opportunity lost to many youths around the globe.

A structure fire that turned a rural home into rubble on Monday evening remains under investigation, according to the BRFA’s regional deputy fire chief.

Despite the slow and steady progress of ensuring all students are able to access school bus services throughout the region, some division bus routes remain temporarily unfilled.

The Cold Lake high school football team, the Royals, have kicked off the fall season with both a win and a loss and will be heading to Bonnyville this week to play against the Voyageurs.

‘It’s not about being anti anything,’ says 1 Million March 4 Children rally attendee. ‘The basic message was that we want to let kids be kids and to let parents be parents.’

On Sept. 30, the Cold Lake Museums will be opening its doors to help commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day.

High school students from across the region took part in Northeast Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (NEASAA) zones on Sept. 18, heading south to Mundare and north to Fort McMurray.

The 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Britain ceremony took place on Sept. 17 at the Cold Lake Legion cenotaph.

It was a full day of activity at the Sept. 16 Riverhurst Community Family Fun Day at the Riverhurst Hall.