TOWN OF BONNYVILLE RELEASE: It's finally time to dive back in at the Bonnyville Swimming Pool. The Town of Bonnyville is happy to announce the required maintenance has been completed and the local facility will reopen for business at 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 20. Get ready to make a splash with your favorite activities-wh...

PORTAGE COLLEGE RELEASE: Portage College is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Computer Programming and Information Technology Diploma. Building on the success of our existing Computer Programming and Information Technology Certificate program, this diploma will offer students enhanced opportunities to acquire ...

AHS RELEASE: Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre, from 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10 to 8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11. The previous Public Service Announcement issued Dec. 31 stated that the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centr...

CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: A sewage flow control cabinet was set on fire on Jan. 8, 2025, north of 54 Avenue, resulting in its complete demise. "We are devastated and frustrated by this level of deliberate destruction," said Mayor Craig Copeland. "It's clear the infrastructure was targeted for some reaso...

RCMP RELEASE: On Jan. 9, 2025, at approximately 10:21 p.m., Bonnyville RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Township Road 460, located north of La Corey. Upon arrival it was determined that there were four occupants of the vehicle, three of which were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. A 61-...

RCMP RELEASE: On Dec. 14, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., Cold Lake RCMP responded to a 911 call of an attempted stabbing at a transit stop on 50 Street at 43 Avenue, in Cold Lake. Two officers arrived and located the male subject armed with an edged weapon. Officers used their intervention options, including a firearm,...

TOWN OF BONNYVILLE RELEASE: Town of Bonnyville Council passed its 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets during the Dec. 10 meeting, paving the way for a year of progress and thoughtful planning. The balanced Interim Operating Budget was passed at just over $32.7 million. The balanced Interim Capital Budget includes $11.29...

CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: Cold Lake is looking to incentivize more variety in housing options for people looking to buy a home in the city. The Starter Home Incentive Program Policy aims to promote construction of homes with smaller floorplans and reduced price tags. "We're looking to create more affordable home ...

On December 3rd, 2024 at approximately 4:42 p.m., Cold Lake RCMP were called to an attempted child abduction at a restaurant located on 50th Street in Cold Lake South. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that a female suspect had entered the establishment, approached the child, and picked them up...

LAC LA BICHE COUNTY RELEASE: After holding three Special Council Meetings dedicated to budget deliberations, Lac La Biche County Council approved the 2025 municipal budget at the December 3, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. Operating expenditures for 2025 are set at $69,641,376, which includes $8,486,148 towards debenture...