CanAge is applauding a recent announcement made by the Government of Yukon that the best-in-class shinglesvaccine (Shingrix) is now available to all adults aged 65-79 in pharmacies. The previous age cutoff for the vaccine was 70, and options for where to get the required two doses were limited and unclear. This, according to a CanAge […]
“Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for.” Luke 2 We’ve been in the process of relocating. We spent some time camping out in our new house before all our belongings were delivered; painting, finding the super mailbox, visiting with our kids and grandkids. Then we returned to our old […]
Sharpen your skates, chalk your cue, dust off your bowling shoes—regional playoffs are about to begin for the Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. The main meet for the Games will be April 7 – 10 in Edmonton, with skiing events (Nordic and alpine) to be held in February while there’s still good snow. The Lakeland […]
The Cold Lake Women of Influence Committee is seeking nominations for its annual Cold Lake Women of Influence Awards, to be celebrated in March 2022. The committee is a group of local women who come together to celebrate International Women’s Day and honour the various ways that women enhance and invigorate the Cold Lake community. […]
The show must go on. Elk Point Allied Arts presented the opening of “In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (that should be shot)” on the weekend, and director Don Conrad couldn’t be happier. “It’s fantastic,” Conrad said. “The crowds there are receptive. There’s positive comments from all directions about everything from the meal to the show […]
It’s said that music is the universal language. This probably is true as far as it goes—like other languages, it is a way to communicate ideas and emotions using sounds and symbols. But nothing breaks down barriers like sharing food. We may invite a friendly neighbour over for a simple lunch, or connect with friends […]
“If I don’t practice one day, I know it; two days, the critics know it; three days, the public knows it.” – Jascha Heifetz Due to Covid-19 restrictions and precautions, the musicians of the 4 Wing Band went for about 500 days without being able to rehearse together. They’ll be the first to tell you […]
Remembrance Day was observed at outdoor cenotaphs in Lakeland communities last week. For the second consecutive year, uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 restrictions made it impossible to plan large indoor gatherings. But whereas last year the Royal Canadian Legion asked the public to observe the day in their homes, people were welcome this year to attend the […]
Following last winter’s amazing event, Age Friendly Cold Lake is coming back with the second annual Cold Lake Ice Fishing Tournament in February 2022. Last year’s registration reached the participation limit of 400 anglers. The 2022 tournament was announced November 4, and is already at 201 registered participants. Cathy Aust of Age Friendly says that […]