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During the month of August there were 43 fire calls that Cold Lake Fire-Rescue (CLFR) responded to. Jeff Fallow is the Cold Lake Fire Chief. “CLFR responded to one structure fire in the City of Cold Lake,” Chief Fallow said. “Fire crews arrived to find a storage shed fully involved. Fire …

Additional funding has been dedicated to the Downtown Security Patrol pilot program.   In the 2021 budget, the City of Cold Lake allocated $90,000 for crime reduction initiatives and sought feedback from community. In consultation with businesses and the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, City Council earmarked funding to establish a pilot program for a downtown security watch …

The Cold Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate 22-year-old Jenny Lynn Badger who was reported missing on September 14, 2021. Badger was last seen in Cold Lake, Alberta on August 19, 2021.  Jenny may be in the Edmonton area. Jenny is described as: 5’4″ – 130 lbs …

A woman who evaded police after she pulled a knife in a Bonnyville business has been captured in Elk Point. According to police, “On September 10, at 9:30 p.m., the Bonnyville RCMP were dispatched to a local establishment where a female had pulled a knife and threatened to use it …

The Bonnyville RCMP responded to 126 calls for service the past seven days. On September 10, at 3:00 p.m., a 43-year-old male from Kehewin entered a local business, grabbed several items of clothing and fled the store.  Then thirteen hours later on September 11, at 4:00 a.m., the same male …

Due to the current rise of COVID-19 cases within Alberta, specifically in the Lakeland, the Bonnyville Amateur Football Association (BAFA) executive at their discretion has made the difficult decision to admen the annual Scott Macdonald Memorial Day slated for Saturday, September 18. The BAFA will move forward with doubleheader football …

Additional funding has been dedicated to the Downtown Security Patrol pilot program. In the 2021 budget, the City of Cold Lake allocated $90,000 for crime reduction initiatives and sought feedback from community. In consultation with businesses and the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, City Council earmarked funding to establish a pilot program for a downtown security watch program. …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall on Dairyland 1% Partly Skimmed Milk in 4L containers with the best before date of SE 21 4015. The product is being recalled due to sanitizer residue. Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. distributed the product in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. The affected …

Through a partnership between Lac La Biche County, Alberta Bilingual Municipalities Association and Conseil de Développement Économique de l’Alberta, local businesses can request free bilingual signage for their premises. “Bilingualism is an added value when we’re welcoming visitors to our region and our community,” Lac La Biche County stated. This opportunity …

The Northern Lights Public Schools Board (NLPS) of Trustees recognized Don and Tina Luciak for their long-term commitment and contributions to Glendon School with a 2020 Friends of Education Award. The award was presented at the Board’s meeting on Wednesday, September 15. “Your generosity and contributions to our students and …