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City council passes tax rate increase

City council passes tax rate increase

The City of Cold Lake has voted in favour of a 1.76 per cent average tax increase. During their regular council meeting on Tuesday, May 23, council voted to increase the municipal tax rate by 1.
Doctor recruitment and retention struggles continue

Doctor recruitment and retention struggles continue

The City of Cold Lake has been recruiting doctors for over a decade, but has little to show for it. β€œAt this point, we are still in the same order of magnitude as where we were 10 years ago,” said city CAO Kevin Nagoya.
College hockey coming to Cold Lake

College hockey coming to Cold Lake

Hockey fans in Cold Lake are in luck, as they now have another team to cheer on throughout the season.
City roads on par with other municipalities

City roads on par with other municipalities

Maintaining roads is better than replacing them. That was the message Stantec Consulting Ltd. pavement specialist and project manager Fadi Jadoun shared with the Cold Lake City Council during their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16.
Randy's Riders hit the road with largest team yet

Randy's Riders hit the road with largest team yet

With the sun finally shining, Randy's Riders are ready to hit the road for another year of raising funds to conquer cancer.
Students with sky-high creativity showcase their knowledge of aviation

Students with sky-high creativity showcase their knowledge of aviation

Students of Art Smith Aviation Academy (ASAA) had a chance to show off their understanding of flight during the school's annual Aviation Expo.
Province invests $1.1 million into Portage College's Cold Lake campus

Province invests $1.1 million into Portage College's Cold Lake campus

The local Portage College campus is receiving a much-needed financial boost as they begin to map out the future of their Cold Lake facility. On Monday, May 1, the Government of Alberta announced their contribution of $1.
Downtown crosswalk staying after tight vote at council

Downtown crosswalk staying after tight vote at council

Cold Lake City Council has determined a crosswalk that has been a hot topic amongst downtown businesses will be staying right where it is, for now.
Open house answers queries on lakeshore encroachment

Open house answers queries on lakeshore encroachment

Lakeshore property owners have learned a valuable lesson from the Alberta Government; they are encroaching on public land, whether they realize it or not.
Resident has big vision for Energy Centre

Resident has big vision for Energy Centre

A Cold Lake resident has a different spin on the options for the Energy Centre expansion. On Tuesday, April 25, Renato Duarte pitched his vision for an indoor multipurpose artificial turf field at the Cold Lake Energy Centre to council.
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