A fire just outside of Bonnyville has claimed a local family’s home. Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority responded to a fire at a trailer just out of town in the Northshore Heights area Monday evening with crews from Station 5 in Bonnyville and Station 6 in La Corey at the scene. …
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Cold Lake’s public schools could see grade levels change at some sites
The Cold Lake configuration committee will meet again in early December and decide the next steps on the future of the city’s public schools. With Northern Lights Public Schools’ in Cold Lake reaching capacity in the coming years, the committee had two Zoom sessions for parents to give feedback earlier …
Read More »Sweeping new health measures in Alberta announced on Tuesday; Lakeland COVID cases rise
Premier Jason Kenney declared a state of public health emergency and pushed through a series of new mandatory measures that will affect businesses, schools, social gatherings, and places of worship for at least the next three weeks. No indoor social gatherings will be permitted in any setting across the province, …
Read More »New school trustee for Fishing Lake and Elizabeth Métis Settlement
There will be a new voice representing two local metis settlements on Northland School Division. Skye Durocher, a Fishing Lake Métis Settlement resident, has been declared the new trustee of Ward 11 by-election by acclamation. In her position, Skye will represent the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement and the Elizabeth Métis …
Read More »50 active cases in Cold Lake area as COVID positives increase
The province is deciding tonight on new restrictions that are expected to be announced Tuesday. Twelve new COVID cases have been reported in the Cold Lake area on Monday afternoon on the AHS COVID data map, which leaves 50 active cases and 35 recoveries. In roughly a week, active cases …
Read More »Yaks get off the “Matt” with efforts from McKim & Hennessey in 3-2 OT win
Matt McKim scored with ten seconds left in overtime and Matthew Hennessey’s gutsy 28 save performance led to a 3-2 Bonnyville Pontiacs win on Saturday night against the Whitecourt Wolverines. It was a strong response after Friday night’s 3-2 loss with five lineup changes including sitting three 20-year-old players with …
Read More »Pack the PC collecting food bank donations Saturday
A staple community initiative by local RCMP is returning this year. Spearheaded over the years by S/Sgt Sarah Parke, the Bonnyville RCMP detachment spends a Saturday collecting food for local food banks. The “cram the cruiser” or “pack the police car” event comes this Saturday outside of Sobeys from 10:00am-2:00pm. …
Read More »Outbreak declared at Imperial’s Cold Lake operations
Imperial’s Cold Lake operations has been designated an outbreak location by Alberta Health Services (AHS), this weekend, the company announced on Saturday. It is unknown how many positive tests stem from the outbreak, but the designation means there are at least two cases coming from the site. Lakeland Connect is …
Read More »Moose Lake nutrients budget data to be revealed in January
Data will be used to help decide long-term how to treat the lake. The Moose Lake Watershed Society is hoping to have a clearer picture of what’s causing the annual blue-green blooms in the popular waterbody. After discovering the lake is internally loaded with phosphorus last year, a driver of …
Read More »Stockings 4 Seniors fundraising for the most vulnerable this Christmas
An Ardmore resident is continuing a Christmas donation drive for our most vulnerable this coming holiday season. Sandi Evans has been running Stockings 4 Seniors since 2017, a program to remember those who often get forgotten about during the holiday season, seniors living in care. While this year there will …
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