Local News

City of Cold Lake council discussed an uptick in applications to the municipality's Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) in a recent Corporate Priorities Meeting on March 18 - a trend attributed to the suspension or termination of similar programs in approximately 10 other Alberta communities.

Lisa Dribnenki began writing ‘Every Perfect Possibility’ nine months after her husband, Brian, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The book was printed just prior to his passing in October, 2024.

Bonnyville RCMP are on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision, the morning of April 1.

The U15B female hockey provincials came to town March 28 to 30, bringing in hockey teams from across the province. The weekend started on Friday with round robin play, and opening ceremonies in the evening.

A Town of St. Paul councilor said the proposed membership fees for Alberta Bilingual Municipal Association’s (ABMA) is insulting, criticizing the structure of being unfair to smaller municipalities. 

On March 10, the Town of St. Paul suspended application intakes from a provincial immigration program, noting challenges in the program’s implementation and limited benefits to the community.

Residents can make an appointment by calling the FCSS office at 780-645-5311, or dropping by at the office. Residents must prepare all the necessary paperwork, including their tax slips, income support slips, and identification documents prior to their appointment. 

The Lakers defeated the Crowsnest Crush 6-3 on March 28 to win the 2025 National Junior Hockey League (NJHL) championship.

After nearly two hours of presentations and feedback at a special council meeting held on March 26, 101 Street in Lac La Biche will revert to a two-way road.

The City of Cold Lake is moving forward with efforts to regulate the use of its Environmental Reserve (ER) lands, with administration seeking feedback from the Corporate Priorities Committee during its March 18 meeting on the proposed implementation of license agreements.