Local families grateful for Lions Club support World Sight Day on October 10 had special significance for Dave and Colin Booker of Cold Lake. Dave has been losing his vision over the years due to retinal detachments, cataracts, and glaucoma. He also injured his one good eye recently, requiring emergency surgery. His vision impairment forced […]
There was a full house in attendance at the Bonnyville Centennial Centre’s Graham Field House October 4 for the Bonnyville Friendship Centre’s (BFC’s) annual MMIWG+ and Truth and Reconciliation event. “Our aim was to bring together survivors, advocates, and community members to honour the memory of murdered and missing indigenous women and girls, and foster […]
The game is afoot; the hunt is on. Across Canada, fall is the time for hunters to head to the bush and try to bring home a deer, elk, or moose to help feed the family. But whether or not the hunt is successful, the time spent in nature during the cool autumn season is […]
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 […]