Friday , 9 June 2023

Jena Colbourne

Jena Colbourne is the owner of Connected Media Inc. o/a Lakeland Connect. As a founding member of the Lakeland Connect team, Jena oversees the content creation of the website and its social media presence. Armed with a marketing, management and communications background Jena enjoys the creative aspects of Lakeland Connect, as such she is able to navigate the online world with ease.

The Lakeland’s Most Amazing Volunteer

McDonald’s Bonnyville, Vermilion & St. Paul are rewarding Lakeland area volunteers for all the amazing things they do! If you know someone who has gone all out for their community and deserves to be acknowledged, nominate them for a $25 gift card from Mcdonald’s. Each week Lakeland Connect is showcasing …

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Bus Cancelations for Monday, January 9, 2023

Due to fog and low visibility some Lakeland area buses have been cancelled.   Northern Lights Public Schools have cancelled buses for the Bonnyville, Ardmore and Oron River regions. Please check your bus status here: https://www.nlpsab.ca/transportation/bus-statushttps://www.nlpsab.ca/transportation/bus-status   At the time of this report, other bus regions and school divisions are …

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Snowfall warning for Lakeland region

Heavy snowfall over northern Alberta.   Accumulating snow will continue near Peace River, spreading east toward Slave Lake early this evening. The snow will extend into the Cold Lake and Lloydminster area tonight. Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are forecast for these regions.   This snow will …

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Lac La Biche RCMP arrest male in arson investigation

On Dec. 5, 2022 around 2:30 p.m. Lac La Biche RCMP responded to a report of a structure on fire on Elinor Lake Road in Beaver Lake First Nation. Lac La Biche RCMP, Lac La Biche Fire Services, EMS and Lac La Biche County Peace Officers worked together in a …

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Bus Cancelations for December 22, 2022

Due to extreme cold, there are some bus cancelations for various school divisions across the Lakeland region. Schools remain open. NLPS Northern Lights Public Schools have cancelled buses for the Bonnyville region. Schools remain open. At the time of this report, buses were running for Cold Lake. Please check your …

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Bus cancelations for December 21, 2022

Due to extreme cold, there are multiple bus cancelations throughout the Lakeland region. Please always check your school’s bus status for most recent information. Schools remain open and classes resume across the Lakeland. Please advise your school if your child will be absent.   Northern Lights Public Schools has canceled …

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Bus Cancelations for Monday, December 19, 2022

Due to snowfall and road conditions there are bus cancelations for December 19, 2022. Northern Lights Public Schools have canceled rural bus routes. Schools remain open and classes resume as normal. Please check your bus’ status here: https://www.nlpsab.ca/transportation/bus-status Le transport scolaire est annulé pour toutes les écoles du CSCE pour …

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