COVID-19

The provincial government announced there are 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, reaching a total of 74 across the province on Monday with one confirmed case in the North Zone, which the Lakeland resides in. Dr. Deena Hinshaw addressed Albertans through a teleconference on Monday afternoon from her …

The Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre will be closed for all recreation and sport activities effectively on Tuesday, the C2 board and staff announced in a press release on Monday afternoon. “The health, safety and well-being of our guests, tenants and staff are always a top priority of the Bonnyville …

The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 28th Annual Home and Leisure Trade Show scheduled for April 3-5, 2020. “This decision did not come lightly as we are aware of the financial implications it will have on our suppliers, exhibitors and our own Chamber …

Kinosoo Ridge skill hill is now closed for the season, the M.D. of Bonnyville announced on Monday. “In an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19, as of today, Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort will be closed to the public for the rest of the 2020 season. “Alberta’s Chief Medical …

The federal government of Canada has announced that they are closing the border to non-citizens with rare exceptions, any person showing symptoms will be banned from travelling abroad, and asymptomatic Canadians away from home will be supported by the federal government, said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday. He said …

St. Paul town council is having a special council meeting tonight to discuss measures the municipality may take in response to COVID-19. Town council will discuss shutting the doors on public buildings including the town office and how they’ll proceed with business if they do. The Town has closed recreation …

Schools in the Lakeland are evaluating the next steps following the province cancelling all K-12 classes on Sunday. Northern Lights Public Schools superintendent Rick Cusson said in a release Monday morning that they are seeking guidance from Alberta Education. “Today we will be seeking further clarification from Alberta Education about …

Lac La Biche County has closed many of their public facilities as of Sunday night in response to COVID-19. In response to the province’s increased measures of cancelling classes and closing daycares on Sunday, Lac La Biche County is closing the Bold Center, Portage Pool, and the Plamondon Arena effective …

Grand Square Cinemas in Cold Lake have shut their doors until further notice. They announced via their Facebook page that as of Monday they will be closed due to COVID-19. In a letter on their Facebook page, Vice-Presidents Noel and Sydney May said the decision was made in an effort …

The Cold Lake Public Library will be closed until further notice starting Tuesday, March 17, they announced on Monday morning. The St. Paul Library announced they are closing as well on Saturday and will provide updates on their website and social media pages. At the Bonnyville Municipal Library, computers will …