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LAPOINTE: Concrete answers on gender identity won’t come anytime soon
In these divisive times we live in it’s important to have individuals that can provide definitive information to lean on when in the search of knowledge — experts that don’t conform to any predetermined agendas beyond being an information resource for which we can use to expand our understanding on …
Read More »Cold Lake & Bonnyville Santa Claus parades cancelled
Cold Lake and Bonnyville have kiboshed plans for their annual Santa Claus parades in the wake of premier Jason Kenney’s announcement of stricter COVID-19 restrictions Monday night. Cold Lake’s announcement came through the City’s social media page on Facebook on Wednesday, along with the Town of Bonnyville’s. The restrictions put …
Read More »2021 budget for Cold Lake being discussed
Cold Lake councillors have begun talks for the City’s 2021 budget as of Wednesday which will help determine any tax increases residents can expect in the new year. Council and the Mayor will focus on determining the City’s tax level, as well as drawing up guidelines that future councillors will …
Read More »RMHCNA Winterland Invitational going remote this winter
The Winterland Invitational hockey tournament is working differently in February. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Alberta’s annual fundraising event during Family Day weekend will be held remotely next year as event organizers admit referring to the approach as “going virtual” isn’t exactly accurate. “We’re trying to stay away from the …
Read More »Lac La Biche hopes mandatory waterline tie-ins will keep lake clean
Lac La Biche County is looking at implementing mandatory water and sewer hookups to existing municipal waterlines for Bayview residents and beyond in the interest of keeping the County’s main water source clean. The idea of mandating hooking into municipal lines first came to council a year ago, and could …
Read More »The Haunting of the Lakeland: The legend of the Fort Kent Wendigo
This week, Lakeland Connect is featuring the real-life paranormal experiences of local people that defy explanation and will leave you wondering if we are truly alone. In this feature, we are going way back and exploring the legend of a creature that is said to be the cause of murders …
Read More »Safe Halloween events shaping up across the Lakeland
Whether it’s tricks or treats, there is a variety of much smaller-scaled Halloween themed activities across the Lakeland this Saturday. At the Bonnyville Baptist Church, they are hosting a trunk-or-treat carnival from 5:00-7:00pm for all ages. Come see the trunks of cars and trucks decorated for the evening, play some …
Read More »MSGC will raise Métis flag at Ledge celebrating 30 years of Proclamation Day
On Friday, Metis Settlements General Council officials and provincial ministers will raise the Métis Settlements Flag in honour of Proclamation Day, November 1st. The flag will be raised at the Federal Building located at the northeast corner of the Alberta Legislature grounds, in recognition of Proclamation Day’s 30th anniversary. The …
Read More »Cross-country ski club gaining traction
The Bonnyville Nordic Ski Club held a successful first open house earlier this month, and they’re hoping to maintain their momentum with another such event in Cold Lake. The Club, which promotes cross-country skiing for youths and seniors alike, had a rousing success with its open house at the beginning …
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