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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

Cold Lake council voices concerns over Bill 20, requests meeting with MLA

Cold Lake council voices concerns over Bill 20, requests meeting with MLA

COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake council has expressed concerns about Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024.
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Cold Lake council allocates $100,000 toward secondary suite program

Cold Lake council allocates $100,000 toward secondary suite program

According to the City of Cold Lake, council has allocated a total of $100,000 to the program, which is enough to support the development or legalization of 20 secondary suites over the next year. 
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Cold Lake student earns spot at prestigious Lloyd Auckland Invitational Workshop

Cold Lake student earns spot at prestigious Lloyd Auckland Invitational Workshop

Edison Wang, a Grade 11 student at Assumption Jr/Sr High School in Cold Lake, is one of 70 students in Canada selected to attend the 2024 Lloyd Auckland Invitational Workshop at the University of Waterloo. 
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Royal Canadian Air Force centennial events set for May 22 to 24 in Cold Lake

Royal Canadian Air Force centennial events set for May 22 to 24 in Cold Lake

Cold Lake is gearing up for a series of events to celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF)100th anniversary centennial featuring an open house, a traditional parade, and a fun run. 
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City of Cold Lake assists Fort McMurray evacuees

City of Cold Lake assists Fort McMurray evacuees

Cold Lake is stepping up to support evacuees from Fort McMurray, providing shelter and resources as they seek refuge from a wildfire that was nearing northern Alberta city. 
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Cold Lake holding community clean-up during National Public Works Week

Cold Lake holding community clean-up during National Public Works Week

The City of Cold Lake is inviting residents to participate in the annual Community Clean Up event, taking place from May 17-25, in recognition of National Public Works Week.
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Province supports caribou recovery program in Cold Lake area

Province supports caribou recovery program in Cold Lake area

COLD LAKE - The Government of Alberta, with industry stakeholders, is supporting caribou recovery while promoting sustainable development in the Cold Lake region - and seeking public feedback. 
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Cold Lake and Bonnyville RCMP encourage recruitment during National Police Week

Cold Lake and Bonnyville RCMP encourage recruitment during National Police Week

As part of National Police Week, which runs from May 12 to 18, Cold Lake RCMP reached out to the community with a special event designed to bring people together and offer insight into the work they do.
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CF-188 Hornet finds a new home at Cold Lake Air Force Museum

CF-188 Hornet finds a new home at Cold Lake Air Force Museum

COLD LAKE - The Cold Lake Air Force Museum has unveiled an addition to its collection, a CF-188 Hornet jet, tail number 188733. 
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City of Cold Lake cracks down on vagrancy, reports increase in homeless population

City of Cold Lake cracks down on vagrancy, reports increase in homeless population

"We don't have a homeless problem - we have addictions and mental health issues," says Cold Lake John Howard Society representative.
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