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 […]
If you’ve played recreational hockey in Cold Lake in the past half century, you’ve probably played against Larry Gamache. Larry, a retired teacher (PhysEd, French, and shop) celebrated his 80th birthday on the ice on Friday. He plays in 50-plus shinny three mornings a week as well as another couple games a week in the […]
“When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1 We observe the Christmas Advent season with flexible traditions and variations each year. Spiritually we follow the Advent services in our church, and then the Christmas Eve service. We will get together as family and friends, give […]
Aspen Hills Denture Centre (St. Paul) & Cold Lake Denture Centre (Cold Lake). If you’ve been putting off new dentures because of the cost, 2026 just became your year. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is now fully rolled out and helping thousands of Albertans get the complete or partial dentures they need; often at […]