Cold Lake Search and Rescue Society (CLSARS) offered high-level training from leading international experts earlier this month. Dr. Robert Koester is an expert in lost-person behaviour and Brett Stoffel has written important books on managing inland searches. Both are from the US. The training, held at RCAF Association 784 Wing, was titled Managing Inland Search […]
Quilts, critters, firehose soccer, and wagon rides were just part of the fun at Willow Prairie Farm Fair June 15. Displays, food trucks, games, music, and more activities and attractions rounded out the day, all thanks to the efforts of community volunteers. Photos by JEFF GAYE
Construction on Bonnyville’s new Strathcona Performing Arts Centre is nearing the halfway point, and the Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts is pushing its fundraising toward the finish line. But the foundation’s upcoming Gala and Golf weekend is about more than generating funds, said Clayton Bellamy. “Obviously right now the fundraising is taking precedence because […]
Five Alberta-based Co-ops, including Cornerstone Co-op, have joined forces to raise thousands of dollars for the Mental Health Foundation of Alberta. The Co-ops’ Communities in Mind initiative raised a combined total of $74,824.30 this year. All of the money raised will be used to support mental health in each Co-op’s respective trading area. Jordyn Prior […]
The Lakeland celebrated Alberta Seniors Week with fun, facts, and food. Community organizations offered enjoyable and informative activities all week long, with plenty of socializing and lots to eat. St. Paul Regional FCSS conducted their annual Seniors Week tour with luncheons in St. Paul, Heinsburg, Mallaig, Elk Point, and Ashmont. The events included games, local […]
RCAF 4 Wing exercised its Freedom Of The City of Cold Lake last week with a military parade downtown. The occasion was a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the 70th anniversary of RCAF Station/Canadian Forces Base/4 Wing in Cold Lake. “Freedom of the City” is an ancient custom […]
Cold Lake Palliative Care Society (CLPSCS) is passing the torch to the palliative care committee of Age Friendly Cold Lake (AFCL). CLPCS has advocated and fundraised for improvements to local palliative and hospice care in Cold Lake for the past 30 years. Board member Corinne Hetherington says dissolving the society and turning over its mandate […]
Lakeland communities are ready to celebrate Alberta Seniors Week from June 3 to June 9. Organizations all over the region have activities planned to welcome older adults to get together and socialize. Many events include entertainment, information, and of course food. St. Paul Regional FCSS and Family Resource Network will host lunchtime celebrations in St. […]
Arrogant Worms’ satire is sharp and sly, but never savage The Arrogant Worms specialize in parody, finding what’s funny or quirky about this odd country of ours. But you never see their satirical songs described as “biting” or “vicious.” The band has released 13 albums and made broadcast appearances on MTV, NBC, CBC, CTV, FOX, […]
Bonnyville Friendship Centre (BFC) will build and operate a women’s shelter and a transitional housing facility for Indigenous women escaping abuse. The announcement was made last Thursday at the future site of the two facilities, where the old Bonnyville hospital used to stand. The shelter will provide emergency shelter for women and children escaping domestic […]