Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage overnight from:   11:00 p.m. Dec 4 to 7:00 a.m. Dec. 5        This is a temporary measure and AHS is working hard to ensure …

TOWN OF BONNYVILLE COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22   DRAFT II BUDGETS The second drafts of the 2023 Operational and Capital Budgets were presented during the meeting. The 2023 Operational Budget includes total expenditures of $23,394,796 and the forecasted deficit is sitting at $741,139. The second draft includes …

COVID-19 testing services at the St. Paul Abilities Network (SPAN) gym are ending as of Dec. 13, due to declining use of the service.         Staff at the site have been performing fewer than 20 tests per month since September.       PCR testing for Albertans …

On Thursday November 24, 2022 at 10:48 AM, the St. Paul Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at the Desjardins Apartments in St. Paul. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire coming from two windows of a suite on the fourth floor. While firefighters were attacking the fire, additional …

In response to unique challenges presented to Ukrainian refugees arriving in Cold Lake, City Council has taken steps to provide additional support to the displaced Ukrainians who have fled the war in their home country.  Council passed the Ukrainian Arrival Temporary Assistance Policy at its October 25 council meeting. The …

The City of Cold Lake was able to modernize its backup transit fleet after two buses similar to Cold Lake Transit’s newest models came up for auction. After staff determined that the buses were in working condition and could be integrated in the fleet, a budget was allocated for the …

The City of Cold Lake’s 2022 Santa Claus Parade will be the first to take place under a new policy aimed at governing the content of parades to ensure that messaging is family-friendly and consistent with the event being celebrated. “We had bylaws that required the parade route to be …

Due to staffing shortages at the Bonnyville Health Centre, there will be a temporary closure of emergency department services from Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. until Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.   Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Other local …

Costumes, treats and scares are in store for Halloween this year, but Alberta Health Services is also reminding Albertans of a few simple tips to keep young ones safe during the festivities. Costumes  Wear costumes and footwear that fit properly to reduce tripping and the risk of injury. Dress for …

Lac La Biche County is making progress on the new Aquatics Facility, which is planned to be open in fall 2025 as an attachment to the Bold Center. The new Aquatics Facility will replace Portage Pool with new features, like a competition-sized (25-metre, 6-lane) lap pool, leisure pool, lazy river, …