Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake council contemplated the implementation of a Community Engagement Survey or Community Satisfaction Survey for 2024 but has decided to defer it.  

Cold Lake's council recently addressed the topic of secondary suites, discussing the various challenges and potential solutions associated with their development.

Bill 20 has prompted reactions from local leaders such as Mayor Craig Copeland from the City of Cold Lake and MD of Bonnyville Coun. Ben Fadeyiw.  

City of Cold Lake council has approved a $20,000 sponsorship for Extreme Mudfest, set to take place this summer, despite some councillors wanting to reduce the amount.

The implementation of a Safe Haven Baby Box program was discussed again during a Cold Lake council meeting. The discussion was based on an earlier delegation that an Ardmore resident Mary Sara Robichaud brought to the City at the Jan. 23 regular council meeting. 

The Alberta government will provide weekly updates as the province continues to experience higher-than-normal wildfire risk.

In a City of Cold Lake April 16 Corporate Priorities meeting council delved into the complex issue of granting paramedics free access to the Cenovus Energy fitness centre to use the workout equipment for fitness training.

A resident of Cold Lake, originally from Nova Scotia, four-time cancer survivor Karen Freeman is a beacon of resilience amidst life's challenges.

Nestled in Alberta's Lakeland region, a buzz of excitement surrounds the Lakeland Bee Club, a community-driven initiative dedicated to fostering beekeeping enthusiasm and education.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) held a recruiting event at the Cenovus Energy Centre in Cold Lake on April 18, From 11 a.m to 6 p.m. The event was held for individuals keen on pursuing a career in law enforcement to have the opportunity to engage with a seasoned member of the RCMP, who provided invaluable insights into the recruitment process and the career path within the force.