Cold Lake News

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.

The City of Cold Lake will be completing "a major dredging program" at the Cold Lake Marina to remove silt and vegetation.

Cold Lake RCMP have confirmed that a missing 40-year-old man was located deceased, not far from his residence.

Anyone looking to engage with the topic of death and dying in an accessible and respectful space can come to the Cold Lake Public Library North Branch on the first Monday of each month for Death Cafe.

Cold Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance in locating 40-year-old John Blair Cardinal. The missing Frog Lake resident was last seen walking in downtown Cold Lake on April 15.

The family of a missing 40-year-old Cold Lake man is organizing a search to take place this Saturday. Michael Mulroy went missing on the evening of April 10. Search and rescue efforts have turned up very little, but the family remains hopeful they can bring Mike home.

A number of increases in incidents have been noted in the 2022 statistics provided to City of Cold Lake council by RCMP.

With 1,170 people served in Cold Lake in 2022, Cold Lake Victim Services continues to be a valuable and much-used tool for those who need support following a traumatic event.

The City of Lake will be getting two river rescue boats, to be used by Cold Lake Fire-Rescue.