Local News

The Bonnyville Pontiacs added a win to their season record after taking on the Fort McMurray Oil Barons at home on Oct. 16. 

The Cold Lake Community Garden has experienced a growing number of thefts and acts of vandalism, especially over the past summer. These incidents have been a source of frustration for both the volunteers who maintain the garden and the community members who depend on it. 

COLD LAKE - City of Cold Lake council approved proposed amendments to the Council Compensation Policy during the Oct. 8 regular meeting.

The recruits, who are in the community peace officer program at the Law Enforcement Training Centre in Lac La Biche, learned about the safe handling and firing of shotguns from Oct. 16-18 at the Lac La Biche shooting range.

Alberta's Bill 20 establishes regulations for municipal political parties, sets limits for campaign contributions, and adds new responsibilities for municipalities.

Jennifer Barroll, a professional speaker from Calgary, gave the presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Portage College Lac La Biche campus.

The Lac La Biche and District Curling Club is gearing up for another season on the ice at the Bold Center. President Dylan Maskalyk stated that the 2024-2025 season will be starting up on the week of Oct. 21.

A tradition of growing at Lac La Biche community gardens

Over the past week, St. Paul RCMP responded to 181 calls and executed 15 warrants for arrest - but officers also noticed a significant increase in the number of animal-related calls they received.

Cold Lake RCMP charged two people after noticing a firearm inside a parked vehicle.