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Town of Bonnyville Announces Leadership Transition as CAO Bill Rogers Retires
TOWN OF BONNYVILLE RELEASE: The Town of Bonnyville is announcing an exciting transition in leadership as Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bill Rogers retires from his role on December 31, 2024. With a decade of dedicated service to the Town, including the last four years as CAO, Bill has been a key leader in steering...
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City of Cold Lake applies for Aquatics Centre funding grant
CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: Plans for building an Aquatic Centre continue, as the City of Cold Lake applies for the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program grant in the amount of $47,375,000. "The community has been asking for a pool for a very long time,&quo...
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Cold Lake RCMP search warrant results in firearm offence charges
RCMP RELEASE: On the early morning hours of October 21, 2024, Cold Lake RCMP responded to a firearms complaint in Cold Lake First Nations. Officers arrived on scene and obtained a search warrant at a residence. During the search, police located suspected cocaine, prescription pills, and items commonly used in drug traf...
Oct 22, 2024
Building incentive programs look at start to finish
CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: Two new building incentives were discussed by council, as a way to encourage new home development and revitalize the properties of abandoned properties. The Starter Home Incentive Policy, if passed by Council, would focus on building small, affordable homes in the area to help get residents a...
Oct 17, 2024
Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide in Frog Lake
RCMP RELEASE: On Oct. 1, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Elk Point RCMP were called to a residence for a reported shooting. Upon arrival police located one male who had been shot. The male was declared deceased on scene by EMS. RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) took carriage of the investigation and the autopsy determined...
Oct 04, 2024
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Aircraft Maintenance School receives funding for 2026 start
CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: The City of Cold Lake, in partnership with Portage College, will fund the creation of its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) School, with a target of having students enrolled in the program by the fall of 2026. "This last step takes our plans and makes them a reality," Mayor Cra...
Oct 04, 2024
Alberta RCMP respond to social media post depicting arrest in Lac La Biche
RCMP RELEASE: We, the Alberta RCMP are aware of a social media post depicting an officer of the Lac La Biche RCMP arresting a man in the early hours of Oct. 1, 2024. This video has garnered concerns from the public with regards to the officer's actions. This video depicts one moment in a much larger incident and the RC...
Oct 04, 2024
Lac La Biche RCMP investigate an arson at the RCMP Detachment
RCMP RELEASE: On Sept. 23, 2024 at 11 :15 p.m., Lac La Biche RCMP were alerted by a member of the public that a commemorative teepee which stood outside of the Detachment was on fire. Members quickly responded with fire extinguishers in hand and with the assistance of the Lac La Biche Fire Department the blaze was quic...
Sep 24, 2024
CASA Classroom opens at HEB
Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS) is pleased to introduce a new initiative to further support the mental health needs of students and their families. In partnership with CASA Mental Health, Alberta Education, and Alberta Mental Health and Addiction, NLPS has opened a new CASA Classroom at H.E. Bourgoin School in Bo...
Sep 17, 2024
Archery aces aim for glory at World Championships
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA RELEASE: Alberta will welcome more than 240 of the world's top archery talent to Lac La Biche for the 2024 World Archery Field Championships Sept. 16-22. Alberta continues to strengthen its reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events by welcoming archers from around the world for...
Sep 16, 2024