Local News

The Bonnyville Fellowship Alliance Church is partnered with the Samaritans Purse for another year of Operation Christmas Child, where participants can fill a shoebox with gifts for a child in need.

The Lakeland Multicultural Association hosted its seventh annual Diwali Night at the Cold Lake Energy Centre on Nov. 16, drawing in a diverse crowd to celebrate the festival of lights. 

University of Alberta guest speaker offers insights on algae blooms during watershed information session

The City of Cold Lake has taken a big step toward the creation of a new aquatic centre by applying for a $47.3 million grant under the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program. 

St. Paul RCMP recently received a report where a person was scammed into buying and sending gift cards to someone.

The Cold Lake Royals high school football team hosted the Grande Prairie St. Joseph Celtics Football team in the 4A Provincial North Final on Nov. 16 at the Tom Varughese Field.

Regional letter mail and parcel deliveries through Canada Post are at a standstill as the strike by postal workers continues.

The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear an appeal filed by Anthony Bilodeau, while the Parole Board of Canada has approved continued day parole for Roger Bilodeau.

The Bonnyville and District SPCA is hosting a disco party as their biggest fundraiser of the year.

The Healthier Communities Regional Golf Tournament has been part of the yearly fundraising initiatives for both organizations for the last several years. The 2024 competition took place on July 4 at the Lac La Biche Golf and Country Club.