Local News

"Cut-suit" to show blood and tissue and "moving" ambulance simulator part of learning at Portage College

Two men have been remanded into custody after allegedly assaulting and robbing a patron of a Bonnyville area hotel. 

A local man who is alleged to have sprayed another man with animal repellent on the evening of July 15, won’t speak to assault charges before the courts until October.

An Ardmore man is facing multiple charges after allegedly being seen abandoning a stolen vehicle after RCMP attempted to initiate a traffic stop on July 15.

Recognizable by their uniforms of red shirts and navy blue pants, community street ambassadors Kaitlyn Warkentin and Nidaar Teng-Yang can be spotted on weekdays conducting patrols in downtown Lac La Biche.

A 31-year-old Stony Plain man and a 22-year-old Cold Lake woman are facing numerous charges after allegedly fleeing from police at an Impaired Driving Check Stop on July 14 on Highway 28. The suspect reportedly led RCMP through a farmer’s crop during the pursuit, causing thousands of dollars of damage.

Offers to relocate to areas near the Bold Center didn't meet the needs of organizers

No serious injuries in chain-reaction crash on town street

Twice a week a group of local divers from the Lakeland SCUBA Society head underwater at various locations on Cold Lake. Recent close calls with boaters have resulted in RCMP wanting to remind the public to keep an eye out for the diver down flag.

Due to a lack of physician availability and inability to secure locum coverage, the Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without physician coverage July 21 at 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This disruption may not occur if coverage is found.