Call it a dream achieved, call it the next step for Cold Lake High School running back Aden Pelley. The graduating student from the Frog Lake area committed to Mount Allison University in New Brunswick to become a Mountie to continue his football journey after his days as a Royal …
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In-home support for seniors program free in Bonnyville area
A new support program can help tidy the house while engaging with local seniors in the Bonnyville area. The Bonnyville and District FCSS’ is offering an In-Home Support Program where staff come and help clean for the elderly and keep them company. It is free until March 31st, said Diahann …
Read More »Premier Kenney says government will use all legal avenues if Biden blocks Keystone XL
After reports that U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will cancel the construction permit for Keystone XL Pipeline in his first day in office, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has responded on Sunday evening, threatening even legal action. “I am deeply concerned by reports that the incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden may …
Read More »Some health restrictions eased, hair salons allowed to open Monday
The Alberta Government has loosened some restrictions that will start next Monday. Personal and wellness services will be allowed to open by appointment only, Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced on Thursday afternoon, which includes hair salons, esthetics, tattoo parlours, and cosmetic treatments. While indoor gatherings remain prohibited, up to 10 …
Read More »M.D. of Bonnyville Council Highlights January 6 & 13, 2021
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT BONNYVILLE NO. 87 COUNCIL & COMMITTEE HIGHLIGHTS January 6 & 13, 2021 Keeping you informed of the services, business and development that affect YOU! Speed Limit Map Under Review M.D. Council accepted the new Speed Limit Map as information on January 6, and directed Administration to come back …
Read More »Attempted home invasion in Saddle Lake leads to charges
RCMP have charged three people after an attempted home invasion earlier this week. On Monday night at 10:30pm, St. Paul RCMP responded to a firearms complaint on Saddle Lake First Nation. RCMP members attended the scene where guns had been discharged during a home invasion. Police said no residents were …
Read More »Hair salons hoping to re-open soon, but government restrictions remain
Some local hair salons and personal services businesses are getting frustrated with their continued forced closure by the province. Terri Harasiuk, owner of Simple Pleasures Salon & Boutique in Vermilion, is just one of the dozens of businesses closed for the past five weeks and feels the continued shutdown is …
Read More »RCMP say individual who trespassed at BCHS was intoxicated
Bonnyville RCMP said no threats or attempts to use a knife were made by the trespasser at Bonnyville Centralized High School on Tuesday. RCMP attended the scene after BCHS staff escorted the individual out of the school and was seen wandering around with a pocketknife visible. Members attended quickly and …
Read More »Bus cancellations Thursday, January 14
Northern Lights Public Schools All NLPS buses are cancelled for Thursday, January 14, 2021. Schools will be open and classes will proceed for students who are able to come to attend. Programming may be modified if large numbers of students are absent. Safety is our top priority and we want …
Read More »Driving dangerously leads to arrest, suspect had stolen truck
RCMP have charged a man who was later found to be driving a stolen truck. On January 6, members from the RCMP’s Lakeland Crime Reduction Unit (LCRU) were conducting patrols in the area of 50 Ave and 53 St in Cold Lake and saw a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck …
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