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Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Chantel Downes is a graduate of The King's University, with a passion for writing and storytelling. Originally from Edmonton, she received her degree in English and has a minor in communications.

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Recent Work by Chantel

City reviews arena booking policy to prioritize economic impact in Cold Lake

City reviews arena booking policy to prioritize economic impact in Cold Lake

City of Cold Lake council discussed proposed amendments to its Arena and Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy to ensure that bookings prioritize events that bring economic benefits to the community
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Education property tax increase will impact Lakeland residents

Education property tax increase will impact Lakeland residents

Residents across the Lakeland region will likely see an increase in their property taxes this year, due to a provincial education tax hike. 
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Cold Lake council backs financial support for Alberta 55+ games team

Cold Lake council backs financial support for Alberta 55+ games team

City of Cold Lake council approved financial support for a team participating in the Alberta 55 plus Games in Calgary. The team will be competing from April 10-13.  
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Best Buddies and Envi-Royals Club team up for interactive shark conservation workshop

Best Buddies and Envi-Royals Club team up for interactive shark conservation workshop

On March 19, the Cold Lake High School (CLHS) Best Buddies program received a unique and educational presentation from the school's Envi-Royals Club as part of their Shark Ambassador program.  
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City of Cold Lake approves traffic calming measures, rejects playground fencing proposal

City of Cold Lake approves traffic calming measures, rejects playground fencing proposal

City of Cold Lake council discussed two safety-related motions at their last regular council meeting, which included traffic calming measures on 1st Avenue and a proposal to add fencing around the Kinosoo Beach playground. 
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GIO Mobility Scooter discussion comes back to Cold Lake council

GIO Mobility Scooter discussion comes back to Cold Lake council

During the Feb. 25 regular City of Cold Lake council meeting, a delegation addressed council regarding provincial legislation that had raised concerns among owners of GIO all-season mobility scooters. 
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Cabane à Sucre celebrates francophone heritage in Bonnyville

Cabane à Sucre celebrates francophone heritage in Bonnyville

A French-Canadian tradition came to life in Bonnyville at Pontiac Park on Saturday as the ACFA (French Canadian Association of Alberta) Bonnyville-Cold Lake hosted its annual Cabane à Sucre event alongside the Town of Bonnyville's Winter Fun Day.
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Stepping Stones Crisis Society hopes to offer food security program

Stepping Stones Crisis Society hopes to offer food security program

A new initiative could help residents gain essential cooking skills while addressing food insecurity in Cold Lake.
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Cold Lake Chamber executive director announces plans to run for mayor in fall election

Cold Lake Chamber executive director announces plans to run for mayor in fall election

With long-time City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland not running for re-election, Sherri Buckle, executive director of the Cold Lake Chamber of Commerce, has publicly announced her decision to run for the city’s top job in the 2025 municipal election.  
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Provincial school funding approved for Cold Lake South Solution

Provincial school funding approved for Cold Lake South Solution

The Government of Alberta’s $8.6 billion investment to build and modernize over 100 schools across the province, will include planning funding for Art Smith Aviation Academy, North Star Elementary School and Cold Lake Junior High, which are all part of Northern Lights Public Schools (NLPS). 
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