A Cold Lake business is giving local communities an opportunity to show some love for seniors. With cold and Covid conspiring to keep communities cooped up, Jessica Jubinville of Chic Perfection is distributing colourful, festive balloon arrangements to residents in seniors’ residences and Long-Term Care in Cold Lake, Bonnyville, and St. Paul. “Adopt A Grandparent” […]
The Municipal District (M.D.) of Bonnyville has updated its policies governing its vacant home checks program. Under the program, peace officers check the homes of M.D. residents who are temporarily away. It is one of the M.D.’s initiatives to combat rural crime. Matt Janz, the general manager of the M.D.’s Environmental and Protective Services department, […]
Communities in the Lakeland are served by local Family and Community Social Services (FCSS) offices. Each FCSS is community-specific, with services and program tailored for the needs of the people they serve. Helping seniors is a big part of each FCSS’s mandate. Each FCSS offers services specifically for older adults, in addition to the services […]
“Sunday morning, nine A.M.I saw fire in the skyI felt my heart pound in my chestI heard an eagle cry”“Where Eagles Fly” – Sammy Hagar Awe-inspiring? An understatement perhaps, regarding one raptor revered in North American Indigenous cultures, ancient civilizations, religions and, since June 20, 1782, the emblem of the United States of America. […]
The authors of Restoring the history of St. Paul des Métis: Understanding the Métis Perspectives have spoken as delegations to the County of St. Paul council and the Town of St. Paul council. The book was written by Caleb Anacker, Tanya Fontaine, Megan Tucker, Pierre Lamoureux, Goddy Nzonji, and Roy Missal. It was funded through […]
Residents and staff in long-term care at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre are benefiting from the donation of two new mechanical lifts, made by the Grand Centre Lions Club and the Cold Lake Medical Development Fund Society. “We thought this was a good use of our gaming funds,” says Bob Bruce, president of the Grand Centre […]
I wrestled with the idea of writing this column. We’re a biweekly, after all, and the news of elected officials from various parties and all levels of government travelling over the holidays first broke more than 10 days ago. In the meantime, a lot of ink and political blood have been spilled. I don’t want […]
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Did you know that more than 46,000 Albertans are currently living with dementia—almost 1% of the total population? Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to double. There is currently no known cause or cure for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, but there is hope for creating a […]
If ever there was a year when we needed decent winter weather, this is it. So far, so good. With indoor gathering severely restricted, people are looking for ways to get outside. Cross-country ski clubs are growing, people are out walking, outdoor rinks are popular, and the fun of a frozen lake has never been […]
Ravens are up, owls are way up. Magpies are down. And where are all the little songbirds? The annual Christmas bird count in St. Paul won’t be complete until January 3, but Paul Boisvert says some trends are emerging. The count is part of the Audubon Society’s annual count, which helps to monitor and track […]