Cold Lake News

On Jan. 1, Cold Lake resident Marty Belisle took down his annual Christmas display - marking the end of an era.

The following is a list of the top 11 to 25 most read stories on Lakeland Today in 2023.

On Dec. 31, over 328 people attended the City of Cold Lake's annual Kids New Year's Party at the Cold Lake Energy Centre.

The past year was another year filled with news across the Lakeland and beyond - although in an odd twist, the top read story at Lakeland Today was a story published more than two years ago.

Unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of snow have some lakes in the region looking more spring-like than winter.

Alberta's Victim Services, including those in the Lakeland, are undergoing a redesign that is aimed at providing more effective assistance to victims, according to the Government of Alberta.  

The Lakeland region is actively seeking to fill crucial roles for skilled workers within the oil and gas industry. The scarcity of labour has left companies faced with ongoing under-staffing challenges.

The City of Cold Lake is experiencing a change in employment prospects with the Rural Renewal Stream program. Due to the success of the program, the City has already been given authorization to continue the program until 2025. 

During this year’s holiday season, animals were given some extra snuggles as the Lakeland Humane Society reignited the heartwarming initiative 'Home for the Howlidays.' 

During a recent Cold Lake council meeting held on Dec. 12 representatives from the Cold Lake John Howard Society stood before the council, shedding light on the concerning shift in the health and well-being of the individuals who access their services.