Cold Lake News

Later this week, students from Assumption Jr/Sr High School (AJSH) in Cold Lake will be working hard to gather as many donations as they can to help those in need.

Following the fire that tore through the Cherry Grove Community's Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last night, Stephen Wille, bishop of the church, remains hopeful for the future.

A Cold Lake man was remanded in custody after being arrested for being in possession of a truck that had been stolen from a Bonnyville residence the day before. Police allegedly located a firearm and ammunition inside the stolen vehicle.

One hundred lucky hockey players from Cold Lake and area between the ages of seven and 13, will have the chance to take part in the Oilers Hockey Clinic to be hosted at the Cold Lake Energy Centre at the end of May. A community kick-off barbecue is also slated for May 26.

A Cold Lake resident found out she was $100,000 richer after scanning her recently purchased LOTTO MAX ticket.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cherry Grove has been reduced to rubble following a devastating fire overnight. The fire is considered to be suspicious at this time.

On Friday, 15 volunteer organizations were on hand to answer questions and meet community members interested in volunteering at the first annual Volunteer Fair put on by the Cold Lake and District FCSS.

Cold Lake John Howard Society Shelter overnight mat program offers warm meal and warm place to sleep throughout the winter months. The mat program at the shelter will be closing as of April 30, while outreach services will remain available.

Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors announced $5 million of government funding to plan improvements to Highway 28. Areas of focus will range from intersection upgrades to the addition of passing lanes. A twinned highway from Bonnyville to Cold Lake may also be in the cards.

A Kehewin mother has made the decision to walk over 300 km to raise awareness about Murdered and Missing Indigenous People. Wendy Watchmaker says she is walking for those who can’t, for her children and for the next generation.