At the latest regular meeting of the city of Cold Lake council, discussions once again centered around amending the city's smoking bylaw to accommodate Indigenous ceremonial practices.     Kristi Isert, the general manager of corporate services for the city of Cold Lake, spearheaded the presentation, stressing the importance of aligning...

Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) is excited to unveil a series of leadership changes within the Cold Lake area and across the division for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.     In the Cold Lake area, Jason Whaley, currently Principal of Nelson Heights School, will become Principal of North Star Elementary School....

Elk Point residents are set to see an increase in property tax bills for the second consecutive year, despite the efforts of the town council to mitigate the rise.     General Municipal rates on Residential and Farmland will climb from 10.0234 mills to 10.6048 mills, while Non-Residential rates will increase from...

The Cold Lake Regional Utilities Commission (RUSC) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing wastewater treatment infrastructure by awarding a contract to build a new wastewater treatment plant. With shovels set to hit the ground this summer, the $34 million project marks a crucial investment in modernizing treatment...

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Goodfish Lake on April 11th. At approximately 6:37 p.m. St. Paul RCMP responded to a report of an injured male at a residence on Main Road in Goodfish Lake. Upon arrival, RCMP discovered a...

A recent discussion at a city of Cold Lake council meeting delved into allocating funds to St. Dominic’s and Our Lady of Assumption cemeteries, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints and considerations among council members. The discourse shed light on the intricacies of budget allocation and the broader implications of...