The final countdown has begun for the Alberta Winter Games. The Lakeland region is hosting the games February 13 – 16, and organizers are busy coordinating the logistics and assembling the volunteers they need to make things run. Games manager Violet Lapointe says they could still use some volunteer help. “It’s definitely very busy,” she […]
Bonnyville Seniors Drop-In Centre has a new executive, with a new president. Guy Charbonneau will take over as president, succeeding Sherry Hennessey who declined to run for re-election after two years in the role. Charbonneau had been a director on the previous board. He said he was looking forward to continuing the good work the […]
Age Friendly Cold Lake (AFCL) is operating a day program, called Hope Harbour, as a way for caregivers to get a bit of a break—even if only for a few hours at a time. A caregiver role can be all-encompassing and time-consuming. As such, caregivers often find themselves neglecting their own self-care. It can be […]
Approximately 200 people came out to the Lakeland Inn to show their appreciation to former Cold Lake mayor Craig Copeland at an informal gathering Sunday afternoon. Copeland, who had been mayor for 18 years, didn’t stand for reelection in the 2025 municipal election. The afternoon was organized by the City of Cold Lake. Copeland regaled […]
Sports tourism is big business for municipalities both large and small. Single-sport tournaments and big multi-sport events like the Alberta Winter Games are important economic drivers. They help pay some of the bills for building and maintaining recreation facilities, but even more important is their power to build a community’s reputation. And nothing reflects a […]
Crime statistics may differ between urban and rural communities, and the nature of individual crimes may vary. But at the same time, crime is crime—and urban and rural have a lot of things in common. Fraud is on the rise in every community and older adults, regardless of where they live, are often the victims. […]
December and early January have delivered tons of snow to the region. The seemingly relentless accumulation has its benefits and its drawbacks. The region’s two cross-country ski clubs are enjoying the deep base and almost-daily fresh snow. Volunteer track-setters have been called on repeatedly to keep the trails well-groomed for skiing. The same holds true […]
You can hear retired Bonnyville teacher Rose-Marie Cameron singing on one of television’s hottest properties. The Canadian series Heated Rivalry, produced for the streaming service Crave, has become a worldwide hit. Cameron and her songwriting partner Carey Parder had submitted some of their original songs from the 1970s and ’80s to a company that finds […]
Major events are “go time” for communities that want to show off their volunteer spirit. The Alberta Winter Games are coming to the Lakeland February 13 – 16, and they present an opportunity for local groups and individuals to step up, help out, and have fun. Games manager Violet Lapointe says there are opportunities for […]
A much-needed expansion and modernization of St. Paul’s Sunnyside Manor is set to begin in 2026 following a $16 million injection from the Government of Alberta. Sunnyside Manor is an independent-living seniors’ lodge operated by the MD of St. Paul Foundation. The modernization project is estimated to cost between $57 and $59 million and is […]