The City of Cold Lake says it has guidance from the provincial government on how enclosed electric mobility scooters—specifically the Gio brand—should be classified. Council has declined to participate in an Alberta pilot program to test the idea of allowing mini-vehicles such as golf carts or Gios to use public roadways. Mobility scooters are permitted […]
The Cold Lake Women of Influence (WOI) awards have always celebrated women who excelled in competitive fields, who overcame personal or societal obstacles, and who came out on top. But this year’s keynote speaker is a fighter. Literally—she’s a fighter. Jelena Mrdjenovich is a professional boxer and a former world champion in three different weight […]
Bonnyville’s Aurora Visual Arts Association (AVAA) will hold a juried art show and sale at the Bonnyville Ag Society rodeo grounds February 22 and 23. “Juried,” for the uninitiated, means exhibitors may choose to have their works judged and considered for prizes. Herman Poulin of St. Paul will be one of the judges, the other […]
Two local cross-country ski clubs welcomed new and “new-again” skiers at events on January 11. Both events were well-attended. Lakeland Cross-Country Ski Club offered cookies and hot chocolate as well as instruction and advice at St. Paul Golf Course. Rentals and ski waxing were available. Bonnyville Nordic Ski Club also hosted an instructional event that […]
St. Paul mayor Maureen Miller believes there is a powerful case for major improvements to the community’s healthcare and seniors’ housing requirements. A needs assessment regarding upgrades to care and facilities at St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre complements the identified needs for improved seniors’ housing, Miller said, and provides an opportunity for coordinated […]
The Alberta Association of Optometrists (AAO) says it was “blindsided” by changes to Alberta’s coverage for certain services, which they say will have an impact on seniors and rural residents. The changes were distributed to optometrists by the Alberta health ministry January 3, and are to take effect February 1. Under the changes, partial eye […]
Christmas and New Years Day have come and gone, and winter activities are resuming. For some organizations the holiday period is their busiest time, planning and presenting special events and programs for the season. For others, activity continues as normal, but with a Christmas theme. And some take a brief hiatus. But as they say […]
I lie awake at night from time to time, conjuring up new journeys and reliving past travels. Cities explored, countries discovered, time zones conquered, and often a list of destinations to be re-examined jostle through my mind as I try to fall asleep. Of all the places I have visited, only a relative few stick […]
Operation Red Nose, a volunteer service offering safe rides during the holiday party season, is celebrating the success of its 2024 national campaign. The initiative operated in 70 communities across Canada in November and December. Cold Lake was the only Alberta community with the service available, thanks to the volunteer efforts of the Cold Lake […]
All outstanding health service standards noncompliances at Points West Living in Cold Lake have been rectified. The Alberta Health standards and licensing web page had reported 37 noncompliances after a July audit, and reported the same standards noncompliant on November 7. The website now shows all were rectified as of December 5. Dana Burr, director […]