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City talks new policies under MGA

City talks new policies under MGA

Changes to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) have meant the implementation of new bylaws and policies for the City of Cold Lake.
Caught on camera

Caught on camera

Photo enforcement in the City of Cold Lake has caught a number of drivers violating traffic laws red-handed, but the program is up for renewal and council isn't sure whether or not they're ready to sign the dotted line. On Tuesday, Jan.
Jr.A league eyeing up Cold Lake

Jr.A league eyeing up Cold Lake

Although Cold Lake's dream of bringing an Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) team to the city may never come true, they still might get a taste of Jr. A action. Cold Lake could become the home of a Jr.
Sewer rates rise in 2018

Sewer rates rise in 2018

Flushing just got a little more expensive. Effective as of Feb. 1, Cold Lake residents will be seeing an additional cost to their sewer rates, after council voted unanimously to increase them to 60 per cent of water consumption.
Province releases draft caribou plan

Province releases draft caribou plan

The caribou population across Canada is dwindling, and the federal government simply won't have it. In 2012, the Government of Canada issued a requirement that all provinces adopt plans for caribou recovery by 2017.
Metins Nation of Alberta reacts to coverage and comments from Region 1

Metins Nation of Alberta reacts to coverage and comments from Region 1

The Metis Nation of Alberta has requested this press release be printed in full in the Lac La Biche POST. The paid article is in relation to recent comments made the Region 1 Metis Nation executive about a recent election at a Metis Local level.
Nominating noteworthy women of the Lakeland

Nominating noteworthy women of the Lakeland

Women of Cold Lake are being celebrated for their endless contributions to the community they live in and serve. Nominations are open until Jan.
Lakeland Job Fair in the air

Lakeland Job Fair in the air

The Lakeland Regional Job Fair is up in the air for another year after a poll hosted by local chambers resulted in fairly inconclusive results.
Keeping track of fowl in Cold Lake

Keeping track of fowl in Cold Lake

At least 36 different species of birds called the Cold Lake area home in 2017, according to the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Jacko refusing to step down

Jacko refusing to step down

Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) band councillor Kelsey Jacko is opposing his possible removal from council after being sentenced to a conditional discharge.
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