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Concerns about affordability for driver's licensing medical exams for seniors expressed

Concerns about affordability for driver's licensing medical exams for seniors expressed

During a recent City of Cold Lake priorities council meeting, Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr took time to address pressing concerns brought forward by the community, including the costs associated with seniors renewing their driver’s licenses.
Get kids up-to-date on vaccinations, watch for signs of invasive Strep A: doctors

Get kids up-to-date on vaccinations, watch for signs of invasive Strep A: doctors

The recent deaths of six children in Ontario and four children in British Columbia from a bacterial infection is grabbing parents' attention. Doctors say severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare.
Korea University beats Portage in full-house game

Korea University beats Portage in full-house game

Entertaining exhibition game draws fans to Lac La Biche Bold Center for match between Portage and Korea University
Portage College welcome Korea University Tigers to Lac La Biche

Portage College welcome Korea University Tigers to Lac La Biche

NHL's Battle of Alberta on between Edmonton and Calgary on TV, battle of the world on Bold Center ice as Portage takes on Korea
New County of St. Paul CAO takes the helm

New County of St. Paul CAO takes the helm

Replacing Sheila Kitz is Jason Wallsmith, who officially began work with the County of St. Paul on Jan. 8.
Study break between games

Study break between games

Portage College welcomes student-athletes for regional futsal weekend
Standing out in the snow

Standing out in the snow

Weather warming up in long-range forecast
First student engagement session takes place at Bonnyville middle school

First student engagement session takes place at Bonnyville middle school

The first student-board engagement session for the 2023/24 school year took place on Jan. 17 at Dr. Bernard Brosseau Middle School.
No charges for Elk Point RCMP officers who allegedly pointed tasers at civilian staff member

No charges for Elk Point RCMP officers who allegedly pointed tasers at civilian staff member

In 2019, two members of the Elk Point RCMP detachment allegedly pointed tasers at a civilian employee, with the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigating the incident. No charges will be laid.
City councillor brings up challenge faced by individuals seeking sobriety

City councillor brings up challenge faced by individuals seeking sobriety

During a recent City of Cold Lake priorities council meeting on Jan. 16, the issue of financial barriers faced by homeless individuals seeking addiction recovery took centre stage.  
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