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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

Terry Fox Run to take place at Cold Lake Energy Centre this Sunday

Terry Fox Run to take place at Cold Lake Energy Centre this Sunday

The Terry Fox Run is set to take place on Sep. 15, at the Cold Lake Energy Centre.
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Crime, homelessness, immigration and more brought to light at Your Region, Your Voice event

Crime, homelessness, immigration and more brought to light at Your Region, Your Voice event

On Sep. 5, the Cold Lake Energy Centre hosted the inaugural "Your Region, Your Voice" event, a collaboration between the Cold Lake and Bonnyville Chambers of Commerce.  
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Feast at the Beach provides sun-soaked celebration of community, music, family fun

Feast at the Beach provides sun-soaked celebration of community, music, family fun

COLD LAKE - The 2024 Feast at the Beach festival, held on Aug. 30 and 31 at Kinosoo Beach in Cold Lake, brought together thousands of attendees for a weekend filled with food, music, and family fun. 
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Cold Lake breaks ground on $33 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade

Cold Lake breaks ground on $33 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade

COLD LAKE - Earlier this summer, the City of Cold Lake held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new wastewater treatment plant.  
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Accessibility concerns at assisted living facility in Cold Lake expressed

Accessibility concerns at assisted living facility in Cold Lake expressed

Concerns surrounding accessibility and mobility issues at the Points West Living and assisted living complex were brought to the table during the Aug. 27 City of Cold Lake council meeting.  
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City of Cold Lake takes step forward with Food Recycling Pilot Project

City of Cold Lake takes step forward with Food Recycling Pilot Project

During the Aug. 27 regular council meeting, City of Cold Lake council approved a motion to refer the proposal for a food recycling pilot project to council’s Corporate Priorities Committee.
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City of Cold Lake discusses amendments to Meals on Wheels policy

City of Cold Lake discusses amendments to Meals on Wheels policy

COLD LAKE - City of Cold Lake council reviewed and discussed proposed amendments to the City of Cold Lake Meals on Wheels Service Policy during the Aug. 27 council meeting.  
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Concerns over new vendor permit regulations heard by Cold Lake council

Concerns over new vendor permit regulations heard by Cold Lake council

The Aug. 13 regular council meeting for the City of Cold Lake council became a platform for local food truck owners to express their concerns about the municipality’s recent decision to restrict vendor operations along First Avenue.  
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Cold Lake council approves funding for golf tournaments

Cold Lake council approves funding for golf tournaments

At a Aug. 13 City of Cold Lake council meeting, council members reviewed and approved two funding requests, supporting both a local professional association and a neighboring community's fire department. 
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Cold Lake considers innovative food waste program

Cold Lake considers innovative food waste program

COLD LAKE - A representative from Food Cycle Science Corporation presented a case for implementing municipal food waste diversion programs at the Aug. 13 regular City of Cold Lake council meeting.  
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