Bonnyville, Cold Lake, St. Paul and Lac La Biche News -

City of Cold Lake approves over $500,000 to fund multi-unit rental housing incentive program

The City of Cold Lake has made a financial decision in order to support local housing development.

Oct 21, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Chemicals, cleaners and paint collected at Lac La Biche waste roundup

Being able to safely dispose of outdated household cleaners and chemicals, fuel containers, as well as confidential documents is crucial for reducing the amount of hazardous waste that finds its way into landfills.

Oct 21, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Fire Protection Services and Fireworks Bylaw passed with fine increases in Elk Point

The Town of Elk Point’s invitation for input on the new combined Fire Protection Services and Fireworks Bylaw resulted in no comments by phone or online, and a single letter from a resident who pointed out the dangers of huge fires in inadequate fire pits and fires located an unsafe distance from large trees.

Oct 21, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Caveat lector: the need for media literacy

There’s a Latin phrase you may have heard of: caveat emptor – meaning literally, “let the buyer beware.

Oct 21, 2024 12:01 AM Read more >

Ford Mustang stolen from Bonnyville residence is recovered

A Ford Mustang allegedly stolen from a Bonnyville residence on Oct. 13 has been recovered, but police say "the suspect is still outstanding."

Oct 20, 2024 8:24 PM Read more >

Two people charged following break and enter at oil lease site

Bonnyville RCMP arrested two suspects after being called to an oilfield lease at 2 a.m. on Oct. 16 regarding an alleged break and enter in progress.

Oct 20, 2024 8:15 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche fire crews stop car fire from spreading to hotel

Fire is under investigation, says regional fire chief

Oct 20, 2024 5:59 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche golf course construction continues into 2025

Season was one of the best for local golf course, despite ongoing construction

Oct 20, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Cold Lake council approves $5,000 grant for Scuba Society’s environmental efforts

COLD LAKE - City of Cold Lake council revisited a grant request from the Lakeland Scuba Society. The group is seeking $5,000 to purchase a new air compressor to fill oxygen tanks.

Oct 20, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Eighteen young Albertans died while receiving intervention services since April. Sixteen were Indigenous.

Indigenous children are 17 times more likely to be removed from their families and put in the child welfare system than non-Indigenous youth in Canada, according to a 2019 Canadian Incidence Study on Reported Child Abuse and Neglect.

Oct 20, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >