Longtime Cold Lake resident Don Dygert celebrated his 100th birthday with two parties on December 2. Don was joined by family and friends as well as staff and fellow residents of Long Term Care for birthday cake and a beer that afternoon. Major Rick Quickfall and Chief Warrant Officer George Hammond, from Aerospace Engineering Test […]
Ireland is the sort of country that could follow you into a revolving door and come out first. It is an enigma; it is a little bit magical; it is possibly the most beguiling country that one can ever visit. Except Dublin, of course, which has, in the manner of European capitals, erased all character […]
Coping With Christmas program helps soothe the pain Christmas is typically a time to be together and to make memories. That’s why the loss of a loved one can be especially painful when Christmastime rolls around. Age Friendly Cold Lake (AFCL) is conducting a Coping Through Christmas session December 15 as part of its Grief […]
Upstairs, it’s beautiful finished pottery and paintings. Downstairs, there’s tools and equipment, unfinished pieces, freshly-thrown pots, and hard-working artists. The St. Paul Visual Arts Centre has occupied an old school building (which had also served as the county offices) since 1977, when it was established as the first rural art gallery in Alberta. Since 1983 […]
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The Lakeland Multicultural Association (LMA) held its annual Diwali festival in Cold Lake on November 19 and celebrated the rich diversity of people who call the region home. While the festival reflected its Indian origins with colourful entertainment and delicious food, the […]
If you love the old-time music of a town band, the 4 Wing Band does that sound. But the band’s upcoming Christmas concert also offers exciting arrangements of current Christmas music. The band is made up of military and civilian volunteers, and is established specifically to support official occasions at the RCAF’s 4 Wing Cold […]
It is one of Canada’s most heartfelt and enduring traditions. On Remembrance Day, Canadians across the country paused and paid their respect to those killed in war and military conflict. Royal Canadian Legion branches conducted ceremonies in Lakeland communities to mark the occasion. A good crowd braved the cold weather at Bonnyville’s outdoor service; St. […]
Age Friendly Cold Lake (AFCL) needs more volunteers so they can build on the success of their NavCare program NavCare matches a volunteer “navigator” with a client who could use some help finding their path to better living. The clients are usually older people with health concerns or care needs; the navigators volunteer an hour […]
“The roar of the greasepaint, the smell of the crowd!” There’s no business like show business, they say. But it’s a long road to opening night. Elk Point Allied Arts is presenting its annual Christmas dinner theatre November 25 – 27 and December 2 – 3. The troupe has been in twice-weekly rehearsals since September. […]
No big wins, but a respectable showing. Respect took second place in three categories in the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards, which were announced Monday. The awards were for material published in 2020 and 2021. In the 2020 awards, Respect tied for second in its circulation category for Best Front Page. The story “The Last Post: […]