The Bonnyville Seniors’ Drop-In Centre is looking to keep its momentum going. The centre has been slowly but steadily finding its stride again as it emerges from three years of Covid uncertainty. Following their annual general meeting last week, newly-elected president Sherry Hennessey is optimistic as she and the new board look at plans for […]
Two years ago it was the intense cold. Last year it was arctic winds. Whatever challenges the weather comes up with, ice fishers are undaunted. For the Cold Lake Ice Fishing Tournament organized by Age Friendly Cold Lake (AFCL), it’s a bonus to host an outdoor winter fundraiser that the weather can’t spoil. When the […]
New national standards for long-term care (LTC) are now complete, after the Health Standards Organization released its set of comprehensive health care standards last week. The Canadian Standards Association released its standards on LTC physical infrastructure in December. The standards, so far, are not mandatory. The federal government called for the new sets of standards […]
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” – Anonymous Nearly 40 people took advantage of the Bonnyville Nordic Ski Club’s (BNSC) open house at Muriel Lake M.D. Park on Saturday, and they all appeared to find joy […]
Groomed trails await skiers in Cold Lake Provincial Park There are groomed ski trails again in Cold Lake Provincial Park. Volunteers affiliated with the Bonnyville Nordic Ski Club (BNSC) have filled the province’s training requirements and the club has satisfied the requisite insurance requirements. As of January 16, skiers can enjoy the beauty of the […]
Event planning and ticket sales are going well for the first Cold Lake Women of Influence (WOI) Awards since 2019, says WOI Committee chair Audrey McFarlane, but she says the committee would still like to see some more nominations. The nominations are extended until February 3 for all six categories: Arts and Culture, Business and […]
Billi J. Miller collects decades of stories about rural life Farming has changed over the past century, and farm life has changed with it. But in Farm Kids: Stories From Our Lives, a new book by Billi J. Miller, we see that rural life unites generations of families over common experiences and shared values. Miller […]
Parishioners at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church in St. Paul, as well as Orthodox denominations around the world, celebrated Christmas on Saturday, January 7. Tradition runs deep in Ukrainian culture. While the Nativity celebrations included the customary visiting, feasting, and carolling, the plight of those suffering the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was not […]
From now until spring, Friday night is curling night in Glendon. The three-sheet community rink was full for two draws for its opening night January 6. The ice was keen, the competition was friendly, and the clubroom was filled with curlers and spectators enjoying the spirit of “the roarin’ game” over a drink. Club president […]
Local Indigenous alumni will take on Stanley Cup champions and Olympic medallists There will be an impressive lineup of hockey heroes on the ice in St. Paul on Saturday, as the NHL Indigenous Alumni take on Indigenous alumni from the St. Paul Canadiens. The ex-NHL team will be bolstered by four active national women’s team […]