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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

Cold Lake’s summer rush festival brings music, community, and culture together

Cold Lake’s summer rush festival brings music, community, and culture together

The Cold Lake waterfront came alive from Aug. 22 to 24 as the Summer Rush Festival once transformed a portion of land into a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community.
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Extreme Mudfest turns Cold Lake into four days of mud, music, and motorsports

Extreme Mudfest turns Cold Lake into four days of mud, music, and motorsports

Cold Lake was the place to be from Aug. 21–24 as Extreme Mudfest roared back to the Cold Lake Ag Society grounds with four days of bull riding, mud racing, live music, and community spirit.
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Red carpet premiere of The Nation lights up Cold Lake

Red carpet premiere of The Nation lights up Cold Lake

Cold Lake rolled out the red carpet on Aug. 22 at Grand Square Cinema for the highly anticipated premiere of The Nation, a film produced by Aaron James Sorensen and filmed on Cold Lake First Nation.
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Engines roar as Cherry Grove marks eighth year of lawn tractor races

Engines roar as Cherry Grove marks eighth year of lawn tractor races

The sound of roaring engines and clouds of dust filled the Cherry Grove Ag Grounds on Aug. 23 as the community gathered for the annual lawn tractor races, an event that has grown from a backyard rivalry into one of the area’s most unique summer traditions.
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Three groups approved for CRACH funding in Cold Lake

Three groups approved for CRACH funding in Cold Lake

Three community organizations will share $11,625 in funding following a decision at the City of Cold Lake’s Aug. 12 regular council meeting.
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Cold Lake’s clean energy improvement program still open for applications

Cold Lake’s clean energy improvement program still open for applications

Homeowners in Cold Lake still have the chance to take advantage of the City’s Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), which helps cover the cost of energy-efficient upgrades with flexible, low-interest financing.
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Cold Lake Cruisers celebrate 25th anniversary Show & Shine

Cold Lake Cruisers celebrate 25th anniversary Show & Shine

The Cold Lake Cruisers revved up their 25th anniversary celebrations with a special Cruise Night on Aug. 15, starting at the Cold Lake Marina and leading into their Show and Shine the following day at the Cold Lake Energy Centre.
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‘Announcements don’t actually put shovels on the ground’

‘Announcements don’t actually put shovels on the ground’

MLA Scott Cyr responds to City of Cold Lake council's concerns.
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Cold Lake council accelerates funding for 2026 Alberta Winter Games

Cold Lake council accelerates funding for 2026 Alberta Winter Games

The City of Cold Lake council approved an amendment to the 2025 Operating Budget to provide $83,334 in funding for the remaining portion of the City’s commitment to the 2026 Alberta Winter Games, at its regular council meeting on Aug. 12.
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Charlotte Lake Farms opens its gates for Alberta Open Farm Days

Charlotte Lake Farms opens its gates for Alberta Open Farm Days

Charlotte Lake Farms welcomed visitors from Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and across the Lakeland during Alberta Open Farm Days on Aug. 16 and 17, giving families the chance to see firsthand where their food comes from.
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