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Lac La Biche arrest male for assault with a weapon
RCMP RELEASE: On Jan. 29, 2025, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a request to remove an individual from a residence. When officers arrived they learned that the individual they were asked to remove was a victim of a stabbing. Police entered the residence and located the suspect, who attempted ...
Feb 10, 2025

Lac La Biche RCMP investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision
RCMP RELEASE: On Jan. 23, 2025 at approximately 7:45 P.M., Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a crash notification from a cell phone, leading them to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 55, between Range Road 161 and Range Road 162, in the County of Lac La Biche. When RCMP arrived it was discovered that there was ...
Jan 24, 2025
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Three Charged in April 2024 Homicide in Kikino
RCMP RELEASE: On Apr. 18, 2024, Lac La Biche RCMP located a fire pit containing human remains in the area of Kikino Metis Settlement, Alta. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit was deployed and took carriage of the investigation. Over the course of an extensive investigation, involving assistance from Lac La Biche RCMP, ...
Jan 23, 2025

AJHL Responds to City of Cold Lake Press Release
FROM THE AJHL: Given the existing landscape and ongoing changes in Junior hockey, the AJHL Board of Governors evoked its right to refuse to consider the application for membership received from a private owner seeking to form a new AJHL franchise in Cold Lake, AB," stated AJHL Commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk. "Cu...
Jan 22, 2025

City shoots back after Cold Lake Junior A team denied
CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: The City of Cold Lake has learned that the board of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has passed a motion to deny the City of Cold Lake a Junior A hockey team in the league for the next season. The decision was made after several local investors were taking steps to bring a Junior A tea...
Jan 22, 2025

Craig Copeland not running for Mayor in next municipal election in City of Cold Lake
PRESS RELEASE: It has been an honor serving the residents of the City of Cold Lake as the Mayor since the fall of 2007. As I enter year 18, I would just like to let everyone know that I will not be running in the fall municipal election this year. In looking back at what our community was when I was on council in 2004 ...
Jan 20, 2025

Bonnyville Swimming Pool Reopening Date Announced
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...
Jan 14, 2025

Portage College Launches Computer Programming and Information Technology Diploma
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 ...
Jan 10, 2025

No overnight ER doctor in Lac La Biche week of January 13th
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...
Jan 10, 2025

Devastating fire set on Cold Lake sewage flow control cabinet
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...
Jan 10, 2025