While Our family lived in Cold Lake from 2015-2020 we enjoyed the going to church in Cherry Grove. The ward and the building was nostalgic. The people were as unique and special as the building. Both the membership and the building started out small but expanded to a full size ward and building and produced many wonderful memories for all the ward members.
This morning in the early hours a fire was started and spread to the entire building. By the first light when the sun peaked over the trees, there was very little remaining of the building.
Those in the community and those who have been blessed, baptized and watched grand babies do the same in that building, are in shock.
Although the building is gone, the church members are still strong and remain faithful.
Edmonton Sun Article :
Cold Lake RCMP received a call on April 28, in the early morning hours, of a church on fire in the Hamlet of Cherry Grove, a community located around 10 km east of Cold Lake, according to a Friday news release. Police say when they arrived they found the building was fully engulfed by flames.
Based on their initial investigation, Mounties believe the fire was deliberately set and are investigating the fire as suspicious.
Officers are asking anyone from the Hamlet of Cherry Grove who may have information about this crime, or anyone who may have video surveillance from the early morning hours, especially in the area of 50 Street and 50 Avenue and Pine Drive, to contact Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302 or local police.
Cold Lake is located around 300 km northeast of Edmonton.
