Local crime is affecting farms, job sites, retail stores, and residential neighbourhoods. Now even social service agencies, like nonprofit thrift stores, are feeling the sting. Stores like Orbiting Trends in Cold Lake, operated by the Dr. Margaret Savage Crisis Centre, have had an ongoing problem with people stealing donations left behind the store after hours. […]
There was plenty to do in Cold Lake, Bonnyville, the M.D. of Bonnyville, and St. Paul on Family Day weekend. Cold temperatures affected the Monday events, with many outdoor activities cancelled. But the “Croki-Curl” rink and wagon rides at Cold Lake Energy Centre were hugely popular on Sunday.
Jeff Gaye “It takes a village,” said Cathy Garon, site manager of Cold Lake Health Care Centre.She was referring to the community-wide effort that resulted in the opening of two newly-renovated palliative care rooms at the Cold Lake hospital on Monday. The rooms, located on the third floor, have been updated with home-like furnishings, including a […]