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COLD LAKE - The Cozy Kids initiative, hosted by Stepping Stones Crisis Society and Orbiting Trends in Cold Lake, is making sure that children in the community stay warm during the winter months. 

The 2024 crops have been harvested at the Elk Point Community Gardens, and cleanup was underway last week as the gardens group gathered to begin planning for next year.

COLD LAKE - The Cold Lake Stepping Stones Crisis Society held an open house on Oct. 23, giving the public a chance to meet staff, tour the facility, and learn more about the organization’s services and mission.

Simple acts of kindness can go a long way to restoring faith in the human race and that is exactly what a Bellis area man is experiencing as he looks to resolve a challenge that landed in his lap.

The City of Cold Lake has officially annexed two quarter sections of land from the MD of Bonnyville, a move approved by an Order in Council, effective as of Oct. 1. 

Stores in the area have reported good sales for Halloween candy and chips.

COLD LAKE - Cold Lake RCMP are looking for anyone who may have witnessed an incident that left a family dog dead on Oct. 23. On Oct. 24, Cold Lake RCMP received a report that an incident had taken place the day before between the hours of 10 a.m.

The St. Paul Family Day Homes, a non-profit that works with and supports day homes operating in the area, has been faced with the daunting task of raising tens of thousands of dollars to repair its aging facility. 

On Thursday, Oct. 17, as part of Waste Reduction Week events in the Lac La Biche region, a salsa and cabbage leaf workshop was held at Craigend Community Hall. Participants were shown how to make salsa using excess food. The salsa was later bottled in glass jars.

City of Cold Lake council has decided to maintain its current fee structure for senior recreation fees at City facilities, following concerns expressed about affordability.