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Province invests over $1 million for Glendon waterline engineering study

The village of Glendon is a step closer to joining the regional waterline system after the Government of Alberta granted over $1 million to...

Methane leak from 1960s orphan well prompts demolition and deactivation plans

The Orphan Well Association (OWA) is moving forward with plans to safely deactivate an orphan well from the 1960a after a methane leak was...

Pro Rodeo and Chuckwagon Races return to Bonnyville June 5-8

Get ready for four days of action packed entertainment as the Bonnyville Ag Society is getting ready to host a pro rodeo and chuckwagon...

Cold Lake approves 4.58 percent average property tax increase for 2025

Cold Lake homeowners will see an average municipal property tax increase of 4.85 percent this year, following councils approval of the 2025 tax rate...

New vision for Veterans Memorial Park revamp

A new vision for Veterans Memorial Park is moving forward in Cold Lake, with a redesigned concept that aims to honour veterans while turning...

4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct Emergency Response exercise on June 2

4 Wing Cold Lake will conduct and Emergency Response exercise on June 2 within the Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake. The training scenario, which simulates...

Cold Lake First Nations secures majority ownership in new solar project

Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) will hold majority ownership in a new solar power project being built in Duchess, a 19.8 megawatt facility that...

Hazardous material spill leads to evacuations in Bonnyville

A hazardous material spill led to the evacuation of some homes and businesses in Bonnyville on the morning of May 27. According to the Bonnyville...

Cold Lake council supports efforts to bring back Feast at the Beach in 2026

The city of Cold Lake is backing efforts to bring back Feast at the Beach festival in 2026 with a letter of support for...

Cold Lake invites regional discussion on rural bus service support

City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland has reached out to neighboring municipalities including the town of Bonnyville, to initiate a conversation about the...

Lac La Biche woman wins $1 million in LOTTO MAX draw

A Lac La Biche woman is still coming to terms with a life-changing lottery win after claiming $1 million in the April 18 LOTTO...

City of Cold Lake enters team into Ronald McDonald House Charity Golf Classic

Cold Lake city council has approved entering a team in the 2025 Ronald McDonald House Lakeland Charity Golf Classic, continuing its tradition of supporting...

Cold Lake motocross event granted extra land for national competition

The city of Cold Lake is temporarily granting extra land to the Cold Lake Motocross Association to support the upcoming Canadian Triple Crown Series...

Cold lake races to support homeless shelter funding ahead of deadline

Cold Lake city council held a special meeting on April 29 to quickly approve a letter of support for the Cold Lake John Howard...

Floating water park one splash closer to Kinosoo Beach

Cold Lake city council has agreed to support a new inflatable water park proposed for Kinosoo Beach in 2025, and voted to issue a...

Cold Lake First Nations seek city support for National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

CEO of Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) Entertainment Businesses Shawna Janvier brought forward a request for support from Cold Lake city council, ahead of...

Town of St. Paul cuts WCB premiums by prioritizing workplace safety

The town of St. Paul has reduced its Workplace Compensation Board (WCB) premiums over the past few years by improving workplace safety and introducing...

Evacuation centre opened in Lac La biche as wildfire threatens Athabasca county

Lac La Biche has opened an evacuation centre at Parkland Motels for residents of Athabasca country forced to evacuate due to an out-of-control wildfire...

Cold Lake continues tax rebate program for low-income seniors

Cold Lake council is continuing a program that provides property tax relief to low-income senior homeowners, approving a data-sharing agreement with the province during...

M.D. of Bonnyville commits $15,000 to 2025 Oil and Gas Show sponsorship

The M.D. of Bonnyville is sponsoring the 2025 Bonnyville Oil and Gas Show, approving a $15,000 contribution. The event, hosted by the Bonnyville and District...

M.D. of Bonnyville declares state of local emergency

The M.D. of Bonnyville has declared a state of local emergency (SOLE) in response to a wildfire burning north of Highway 660 and north...

Cold Lake moves ahead with plans to expand Cold Lake Medical Clinic

The city of Cold Lake is advancing with plans to expand and renovate the Cold Lake Medical Clinic. CAO Kevin Nagoya provided details to update...

Cold Lake secures recycling contracts under new provincial program

The city of Cold Lake has secured contracts to handle curbside and depot recycling collection and processing services for residential single-use products, packaging, and...

Frog Lake First Nations shares growth plans with Elk Point council

Frog Lake First Nations is moving ahead with a major set of infrastructure and community projects, with several already underway and more in the...
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