Cold Lake News

City council took another look at its Vacant Lot Sale Incentive Program, amending how property owners could market the sale of land, while still qualifying for the program.

The Alberta government has launched a new funding initiative to support rural shelters. Among the communities set to benefit from the funding are St. Paul and Cold Lake. 

City of Cold Lake council gave final reading to an amendment allowing Indigenous ceremonial use of smoked products for smudging and pipe ceremonies in certain City facilities.  

A wildland fire that broke out behind Shoppers Drug Mart within the City of Cold Lake on the evening of April 27 was contained by Cold Lake Fire-Rescue, averting what could have been a much larger disaster. 

City of Cold Lake council received a request from Special Olympics Lakeland Chair Audrey McFarlane asking for $2,000 from the City to help fund an upcoming event - the Northern Alberta Qualifier for bocce. 

City of Cold Lake council has agreed to continue its Seniors Homeowner Rebate program, which aims to assist low-income seniors with their property taxes.

COLD LAKE - The City of Cold Lake council contemplated the implementation of a Community Engagement Survey or Community Satisfaction Survey for 2024 but has decided to defer it.  

Cold Lake's council recently addressed the topic of secondary suites, discussing the various challenges and potential solutions associated with their development.

Bill 20 has prompted reactions from local leaders such as Mayor Craig Copeland from the City of Cold Lake and MD of Bonnyville Coun. Ben Fadeyiw.  

City of Cold Lake council has approved a $20,000 sponsorship for Extreme Mudfest, set to take place this summer, despite some councillors wanting to reduce the amount.