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Budget, airport decision tabled to Monday’s regular Town of Elk Point meeting

Budget, airport decision tabled to Monday’s regular Town of Elk Point meeting

Thursday’s discussion of the Town of Elk Point's 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets at a special meeting came down to a decision to table the passing of the budget.
St. Paul McDonalds begins large renovation project

St. Paul McDonalds begins large renovation project

A large renovation project will close the St. Paul McDonalds location for a month. The restaurant is expected to reopen in May.
Long-time Bonnyville Pontiacs supporter remembered

Long-time Bonnyville Pontiacs supporter remembered

Sydora had served as the Jr. A hockey team's president as well as a board member, along with billeting hockey players at his home.
ASAA 'just did it' and moves to Nike footballs for playoff games

ASAA 'just did it' and moves to Nike footballs for playoff games

Nike's new footballs for Alberta Schools Athletics Association come with bulk-buy price tags
Canada Day drumming joining nation-wide, record–breaking event

Canada Day drumming joining nation-wide, record–breaking event

Elk Point Canada Day Committee is deep in the planning stages for their double-barreled June 30 - July 1 weekend event, which this year will include participation in a nation-wide event of the National Chinese Canadian Congress.
New book for local author who rolls through life with a unique view

New book for local author who rolls through life with a unique view

One of Cole Nowicki's books is on the Instagram page of iconic skateboarder Tony Hawk.
Government of Alberta invests $144,000 to boost Cold Lake regional airport

Government of Alberta invests $144,000 to boost Cold Lake regional airport

In a move aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and economic growth, the Alberta government has announced an investment of $1.13 million to support the development of regional airports across the province, and some of that money will be coming to Cold Lake.  
Peace officer cadets learn emergency driving skills

Peace officer cadets learn emergency driving skills

City of Cold Lake approves letter voicing concern over lack of funding for Highway 28

City of Cold Lake approves letter voicing concern over lack of funding for Highway 28

City of Cold Lake council has officially approved a letter voicing the municipality’s concerns about a lack of funding for improvements to Highway 28, and an overall lack of funding for northeastern Alberta. 
Alberta increasing arsenal in fight against aquatic invasive species

Alberta increasing arsenal in fight against aquatic invasive species

The province will boost the number of watercraft inspectors, watercraft inspection stations, and K9 units in attempt to keep invasive species out of Alberta's lakes and rivers.
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