Local News

The Cold Lake Ice Junior B hockey team is aiming to host the 2026 Hockey Alberta Provincials in the city. 

The Government of Alberta says it has an obligation to some coal companies to allow open-pit mining, but these "contractual relationships" aren't quite formal contracts.

Andy Cardinal, Rio Ladoucer, and Muhammad Al Hamida, along with Ken Scullion, head coach of the Lac La Biche Boxing Club, and co-coach Jeremy Trimble, were at the Dr. Adams Grand Prix of Boxing event, which took place in Stony Plain on Saturday, Dec. 21.

RCMP remind people to check the thickness of ice, never to go out alone, and be mindful of fluctuating temperatures.

COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake participated in the 2024 Operation Red Nose campaign, contributing to a nationwide effort to promote road safety during the holiday season. 

Tim Spelliscy has served on the Covenant Health Board of Directors for seven years, and has now been appointed board chair, effective Jan. 1. The Bonnyville Health Centre is operated by Covenant Health.

The Royal Canadian Legion in Bonnyville hosted a 2025 New Year’s Eve party, calling it a “perfect way to say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 with friends, laughter, and great music.

Plummeting numbers of volunteers threaten the sustainability of rural communities.

The manager Lac La Biche Sporting Goods says customers have been purchasing augers, bait, tents, tackle, and lures for ice fishing on lakes.

Members of Lac La Biche RCMP attended 12 calls for service from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to 7 p.m. on New Year’s Day.