AHS updates Lac La Biche ER Disruptions
AHS RELEASE: Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage the following additional times: 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 - 8 a.m., Thursday, March 21 4 p.m., Thursday, March 21 - 8 a.m., S...
Mar 20, 2024
Cold Lake RCMP makes arrests in drug trafficking investigation
RCMP RELEASE: On March 15, 2024, the Cold Lake RCMP General Investigations Section concluded a drug trafficking investigation within the city of Cold Lake. With the assistance of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) in Lloydminster, and the Cold Lake Detachment, police executed a search warrant at two resi...
Mar 20, 2024
Lac La Biche RCMP execute search warrant related to firearms investigation
RCMP RELEASE: On March 15, 2024, the Lac La Biche RCMP, with the assistance of RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP East Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, executed a search warrant at two residences in Lac La Biche County following a weapons complaint. As a result of the search a male w...
Mar 18, 2024
Lac La Biche to have multiple periods without ER doctor
AHS RELEASE: Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage from: 4 p.m., Sunday, March 17 - 8 a.m., Monday, March 18 4 p.m., Monday, March 18 - 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 19 4 p.m., Tuesda...
Mar 17, 2024
MD of Bonnyville Reeve safe in Haiti
On February 26, 2024, Municipal District of Bonnyville Reeve Barry Kalinski left for Haiti on a mission trip on behalf of the Mission of Grace orphanage, a cause he has supported for well over a decade. Shortly after his arrival, the political system in Haiti came under attack and the country was thrown into chaos. The...
Mar 14, 2024
AHS expanding dialysis care in Lac La Biche
AHS RELEASE: More local patients with chronic kidney disease can access dialysis at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre as the satellite hemodialysis unit is now open six days a week, up from three days a week, providing additional appointment times. The new operating hours are Monday, Wednesday and...
Mar 13, 2024
City of Cold Lake: Provincial budget falls short for northeastern Alberta
CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: The City of Cold Lake is disappointed that the Government of Alberta's three-year capital plan contains no funding earmarked to start improvements on Highway 28, meaning that the earliest that substantial improvements could be realized will now be stretched to 2028. "We know a commitment...
Mar 05, 2024
Habitat for Humanity and partners begin build to address affordable housing in Cold Lake
RELEASE: Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) and supporters gathered to celebrate the official start of Habitat's latest build in the City of Cold Lake. Four single-family homes are under construction by Value Master Homes with a completion anticipated for late summer or early fall. The homes present an opportunity for four...
Feb 29, 2024
Cold Lake gets ready for Clean Energy Improvement Program
CITY OF COLD LAKE RELEASE: The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is coming to Cold Lake. CEIP is a financing program designed to help residential property owners pay for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations to their home. The City of Cold Lake has been approved for a grant of $627,600 and...
Feb 28, 2024
Bold Centre New Aquatics Facility construction kicks off with groundbreaking
LAC LA BICHE COUNTY RELEASE: The Bold Centre New Aquatics Facility officially kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony held on February 27, 2024. The ceremony brought together Lac La Biche County Council, local Indigenous leaders, and provincial and federal representatives and project partners to celebrate the start o...
Feb 28, 2024