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Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Chantel Downes is a graduate of The King's University, with a passion for writing and storytelling. Originally from Edmonton, she received her degree in English and has a minor in communications.

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Recent Work by Chantel

City of Cold Lake council discusses ticket purchase for Chamber event

City of Cold Lake council discusses ticket purchase for Chamber event

The City of Cold Lake deliberated on whether to purchase tickets for the upcoming "Your Region, Your Voice" event hosted by the Bonnyville and District Chamber of Commerce and the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce.  
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City of Cold Lake grapples with ongoing cyber attack

City of Cold Lake grapples with ongoing cyber attack

The City of Cold Lake is continuing to deal with a significant cyberattack that began July 23.  
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Full throttle festival kicks off air show weekend

Full throttle festival kicks off air show weekend

The Full Throttle Festival on July 19 kicked off the Cold Lake Airshow weekend with a fantastic free event from 4-8 p.m.
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Cold Lake Airshow soars with 21,000 attendees, despite weather hurdles

Cold Lake Airshow soars with 21,000 attendees, despite weather hurdles

The Cold Lake Airshow, hosted by 4 Wing Cold Lake and CFB Cold Lake, attracted around 21,000 spectators on July 20 and 21.
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City of Cold Lake dealing with potential security incident following overnight cyberattack

City of Cold Lake dealing with potential security incident following overnight cyberattack

The City of Cold Lake is facing a cybersecurity incident that disrupted phones, payment systems, and emails across all city facilities.
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Cold Lake Air Show proceeds despite smoky, hot conditions

Cold Lake Air Show proceeds despite smoky, hot conditions

Despite the persistent smoke from wildfires, the Cold Lake Air Show drew thousands of people, including Premier Danielle Smith.
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Pigeon population on the table at special City of Cold Lake council meeting

Pigeon population on the table at special City of Cold Lake council meeting

The City of Cold Lake held a special meeting in part to address a resident's complaint about the pigeon population in the community.  
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Parking concerns at Kinosoo Beach brought before City council

Parking concerns at Kinosoo Beach brought before City council

A special council meeting on July 16 addressed issues around parking management at Kinosoo Beach, particularly along First Avenue, in Cold Lake.  
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Cold Lake purchases new hangar for aircraft maintenance engineering school

Cold Lake purchases new hangar for aircraft maintenance engineering school

In a move to diversify the local economy and bolster the aerospace and defense industry, the City of Cold Lake has purchased a hangar at the Cold Lake Regional Airport. 
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Cold Lake FCSS hosts community fun at Cowboy Town

Cold Lake FCSS hosts community fun at Cowboy Town

On July 17, families from Cold Lake and surrounding areas gathered at Cowboy Town in Ardmore for a day filled with fun activities, hosted by Cold Lake and District FCSS.
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