Local track and field athletes are preparing for ASAA Provincials this weekend in Medicine Hat, after northeast zones competition last Wednesday. All competing schools descended upon Bonnyville’s Walsh Field at Ray Scott Park from as far north as Fort McMurray and as far south as Vermilion. Schools received varying degrees …
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Seniors’ Week activities begin June 6
With Seniors’ Week approaching June 6, there is a myriad of activities to get out and enjoy in the Bonnyville and Cold Lake area. In Bonnyville, the Seniors’ Society has a social evening planned on Friday, June 10 at the Drop-In Centre and a pancake breakfast going on Sunday, June …
Read More »Strawberry Tea event raises money for Bonnyville hospital equipment
It was an afternoon of tea in fine china and delicious cake, all to raise money for a worthy cause. The Bonnyville Health Centre Ladies Auxiliary held their annual Strawberry Tea event last Wednesday at the Bonnyville Seniors Drop-in Centre. Roughly 150 people came out that afternoon to be served …
Read More »Glendon men found guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter
The two Glendon men standing trial in the killings of Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal have been convicted of charges. After a 10 day trial, the jury reached a verdict late Tuesday afternoon. Anthony Bilodeau has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Jacob Samson. He was also …
Read More »Lac La Biche RCMP ask public’s help in property damage case
Police in Lac La Biche are looking for resident’s help in a property damage investigation. On May 13, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Lac La Biche RCMP said they responded to a house on Churchill Drive after reports of a broken window and a glass bottle on the driveway. When Mounties …
Read More »ATCO says power to some areas could come back on soon
Some areas of the Lakeland are without power. ATCO reported since roughly 11:30am a power outage in the areas of St. Lina, Mallaig, Glendon, Therien, Franchere, and Bonnyville Beach. ATCO crews are working safely and quickly to restore power, the provider says. There are estimates that power could be back …
Read More »Images: AJSH and ENDHS celebrate Grad 2022
All images provided by Lakeland Catholic School Division. On Saturday, local Catholic high school students from Assumption in Cold Lake and Notre Dame in Bonnyville celebrated their graduation. The Grade 12 students donned the cap and gown and accepted their diplomas as their Grade 12 year winds into completion. Local …
Read More »Myrnam and Racette School will have new principals in 2022-23
St. Paul Education announced the appointments of two new principals of local schools on Friday. Andrea Austin has been appointed the principal at Racette School for the upcoming school year, while Danielle Eriksen will be the new principal at New Myrnam School/Myrnam Outreach and Home Education Centre. Eriksen currently works …
Read More »Fighter Jets football season begins Saturday at home
Fighter Jets prepare to host the season opener on Saturday afternoon. It’s almost time for the Cold Lake Fighter Jets to take off. The senior football team held its main camp over the weekend, solidifying its roster for the upcoming 2022 Alberta Football League season. While there have been some …
Read More »Air tour brings pilots to Cold Lake from across Alberta
Residents looking to the sky this weekend may notice an increase in personal aircraft flying over Cold Lake. On Saturday, June 4, the Alberta Air Tour makes a stop at the Cold Lake Regional Airport (CEN5), bringing with it over 40 aircraft from across Alberta, including aerobatic, fighter, and racing …
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