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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.  
NLPS faces ongoing transportation challenges

NLPS faces ongoing transportation challenges

Northern Lights Public Schools continues to face a variety of challenges when it comes to getting students to school safely - from bus driver shortages to dangerous driving habits of other motorists on the roads.
Schools and local health network get $1million in mental health funds

Schools and local health network get $1million in mental health funds

Alberta Education offers funding to Bonnyville PCN for increased mental health support to students
Bonnyville RCMP launches crime consultation program

Bonnyville RCMP launches crime consultation program

Staff Sgt. Sarah Parke of the Bonnyville RCMP Detachment wants to hear from community members concerned about the region's crime.
Bonnyville Pontiacs’ head coach leaves for Switzerland

Bonnyville Pontiacs’ head coach leaves for Switzerland

In a shocking move, the Bonnyville Pontiacs’ head coach, Mario Pouliot, has left Bonnyville to coach professionally in Switzerland for HC Sierre, as of Jan. 10.
Province mulls booze sales in grocery, convenience stores

Province mulls booze sales in grocery, convenience stores

“We have to acknowledge that prohibition is over,” says Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally.
Snow Angels program helping residents in Cold Lake for the past 12 years

Snow Angels program helping residents in Cold Lake for the past 12 years

Once again gracing the wintry scene of Cold Lake is the much-anticipated Cold Lake and District FCSS Snow Angel Program.
René Richard and Thomas Varughese recognized for their contributions to Cold Lake

René Richard and Thomas Varughese recognized for their contributions to Cold Lake

On Jan. 13, 2024, Cold Lake hosted the induction ceremony for two individuals who had a positive impact on the community – one an artist, and the other a well-known soccer coach.  
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