Ceremonies and events were held to honour the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation throughout the Lakeland over the weekend, culminating in official observances yesterday. September 30 is designated as the National Day For Truth And Reconciliation. The day is also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, after the practice of wearing orange T-shirts to honour Indigenous […]
Thirty-seven registered walkers, along with half a dozen or more companions and seven dogs, took part in the inaugural Walk For Veterans in Cold Lake on September 22. Organizer Dan Hanson is happy with the turnout, and is looking forward to seeing the event grow. The Walk For Veterans is operated nationally by the True […]
Doug Sirant of Cold Lake was awarded King Charles III’s Coronation Medal September 20. The presentation was made by Alberta Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani at Government House in Edmonton. The medal is presented to nominees who “have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or […]
Harvest 2024 is in full operation across the Lakeland, but (of course) there’s mixed news. Farmers in the area are getting the crop off quickly—but partly because there’s less to harvest, says a local grain marketing consultant. “It’s been faster than the last few years due to lack of inclement weather so far, but also […]
Everyone is welcome to experience French Canadian culture in Bonnyville September 21 as part of Alberta Culture Days. The Association Canadienne Française de l’Alberta (ACFA) Bonnyville – Cold Lake region is hosting an event to celebrate and enjoy local French music, food, crafts, and more. The event will be bilingual—you don’t need to speak French […]
The five local athletes who competed at the 55 Plus Canada Games in Quebec City last month came home with eight medals—four silver and four gold. Michele Robitaille and Manon Rheaume each won silver medals in their respective golf events: age 60+ low net score for Robitaille, and age 55+ low gross score for Rheaume. […]
It would be nice to say the sun always shines on St. Paul Rodeo Week. But of course it’s hit-and-miss. That said, beautiful weather contributed to an outstanding celebration in St. Paul last week as residents and visitors, local businesses, and community organizations headed outdoors and had a great time. The food! Pancake breakfasts, lots […]
Alien civilizations on distant planets still haven’t heard that there is prime parking for flying saucers in St. Paul. But now they can probably stop anywhere on Earth and get good directions. The London-based BBC World Service has broadcast the UFO Landing Pad story to its 375 million listeners worldwide, with millions more to come […]
Aysanabee, who won JUNO awards this year for Alternative Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, is coming to the 4 Wing Theatre for a special night of songs and stories September 27. The Oji-Cree musician from Sandy Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is the first Indigenous musician to win either of […]
As you travel through the Alberta countryside, past crops and cattle and barns and beehives, you’re actually driving past thousands of square miles of good food. This past weekend’s Alberta Open Farm Days is part of an ongoing effort to connect consumers to the land and the people that produce everything we love to eat. […]