RCMP RELEASE: On Dec. 14, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., Cold Lake RCMP responded to a 911 call of an attempted stabbing at a transit stop on 50 Street at 43 Avenue, in Cold Lake. Two officers arrived and located the male subject armed with an edged weapon. Officers used their intervention options, including a firearm,...

TOWN OF BONNYVILLE RELEASE: Town of Bonnyville Council passed its 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets during the Dec. 10 meeting, paving the way for a year of progress and thoughtful planning. The balanced Interim Operating Budget was passed at just over $32.7 million. The balanced Interim Capital Budget includes $11.29...

CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: Cold Lake is looking to incentivize more variety in housing options for people looking to buy a home in the city. The Starter Home Incentive Program Policy aims to promote construction of homes with smaller floorplans and reduced price tags. "We're looking to create more affordable home ...

On December 3rd, 2024 at approximately 4:42 p.m., Cold Lake RCMP were called to an attempted child abduction at a restaurant located on 50th Street in Cold Lake South. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that a female suspect had entered the establishment, approached the child, and picked them up...

LAC LA BICHE COUNTY RELEASE: After holding three Special Council Meetings dedicated to budget deliberations, Lac La Biche County Council approved the 2025 municipal budget at the December 3, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. Operating expenditures for 2025 are set at $69,641,376, which includes $8,486,148 towards debenture...

RCMP RELEASE: On Nov. 8, 2024, at approximately 5:13 a.m., Lac La Biche RCMP received a report that an individual had pointed a firearm at another individual while driving. As a result of this event, between Nov. 10 and Nov 11., 2024, a search warrant was executed on a property located in Heart Lake First Nation. As a ...

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...

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...

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...

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...