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New fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau originally from Bonnyville

New fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau originally from Bonnyville

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s new fentanyl czar. Brosseau is originally from Bonnyville and has spent time as the deputy commissioner for the RCMP.
Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts

Alberta minister says third party to help probe into lucrative health contracts

Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange says an unnamed third party has been called in for an investigation into reports of high-level government interference and questionable deal-making in medical contracts and product buys.
St. Paul RCMP detachment commander looks back on 2024

St. Paul RCMP detachment commander looks back on 2024

Addressing property crime was a big focus for the St. Paul RCMP detachment in 2024, according to detachment commander Dennis Silliker, during a year-in-review of the detachment with Lakeland This Week. Since becoming the St.
Cold Lake arena turns pink to tackle bullying

Cold Lake arena turns pink to tackle bullying

The Cold Lake Energy Centre Imperial Oil Place Arena was a sea of pink on Feb. 7 as the Cold Lake Junior B Ice and the Cold Lake Bully Free Committee teamed up for the annual Pink the Rink event.  
RCMP confirm fraudulent Peavy Mart websites, looking for victims

RCMP confirm fraudulent Peavy Mart websites, looking for victims

Red Deer RCMP notified on Monday, Feb. 10 of fraudulent websites and social pages posing as the legitimate Red-Deer - headquartered business
Students propose interactive Memorial Park project in Cold Lake

Students propose interactive Memorial Park project in Cold Lake

A new vision for Memorial Park in Cold Lake North was unveiled at the Jan. 28 City of Cold Lake council meeting, as two students from Assumption Junior/Senior High School (AJSH) presented a project aimed at revitalizing the space to honour the military history of the community. 
Residents express thoughts on regional housing strategy

Residents express thoughts on regional housing strategy

Residents shared their perspectives on housing during an information session about the development of a regional housing strategy in the St. Paul region. 
Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Details of Danielle Smith's spending cut committee revealed

Documents obtained through an access-to-information request show the cabinet committee met throughout fall 2024. Emails also identify a handful of UCP backbenchers participating in the review panel.
MD of Bonnyville approves request to allow three horses on three-acre property

MD of Bonnyville approves request to allow three horses on three-acre property

The MD of Bonnyville approved a request for a bylaw exception, for the owners of a Moose Lake property to keep three horses on their three-acre property.
Cold Lake builds excitement for Snow Fever Festival

Cold Lake builds excitement for Snow Fever Festival

Cold Lake is gearing up for its annual Snow Fever festival, set to take place over the Family Day long weekend.  
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