Profile for 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.

Recent Work by Chantel

Jet gets unique paint job to commemorate 100 years of RCAF

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is celebrating its centennial year, which included the unveiling of the 2024 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team aircraft at 4 Wing Cold Lake on May 3.

May 6, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Sixty three wildfires burning in Alberta, none are out of control

"We strongly urge you to stay vigilant and follow all local advisories and orders should they occur,” said Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen at an Alberta wildlife update press conference Wednesday.

Apr 24, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >

Alberta city wants free driver medical exams for seniors

City of Cold Lake council recently deliberated over the cost of mandatory driver's license medical exams for people 75 and older.

Apr 10, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Government of Alberta invests $144,000 to boost Cold Lake regional airport

The Alberta government announced a $1.13 million investment to support the development of regional airports across the province.

Apr 7, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

More concerns over Highway 28 upgrades not getting funding in Alberta's budget

"The omission of funding for Highway 28 improvements in the capital plan is deeply disappointing and raises serious questions about the government's commitment to addressing the infrastructure needs of our region."

Mar 25, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Northern Alberta Tactical Fighter Training Squadron marks end of operations

Last week, 4 Wing Cold Lake, the 419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked a significant transition in its operations with a moving cessation of operations ceremony.

Mar 12, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Cold Lake mayor disappointed highway connecting town to Edmonton will receive no improvements

Highway 28, which connects Edmonton to Cold Lake through Bonnyville and Smoky Lake received no funding in the recent Alberta budget.

Mar 11, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

City of Cold Lake hears detox facility needed in Lakeland as meth "off the charts"

“The meth use in our community is off the charts, with 90 per cent of individuals out of 100 per cent of everyone in our shelter, I think it would be safe to say 97 per cent suffer from meth induced psychosis.”

Dec 24, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Some Northern Alberta towns navigating increased crime

Over the past year, some communities in the Lakeland region have been faced with an increase in criminal incidents, raising concerns for many people across the area.

Dec 18, 2023 3:15 PM Read more >

ASIRT finds Cold Lake officer was justified when discharging firearm

A report released by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded that an officer’s actions were justified when he responded to a break-and-enter call in Cold Lake in 2020, which resulted in him discharging his firearm.

Nov 27, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

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