Cold Lake News

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.

The implementation of a Safe Haven Baby Box program was discussed again during a Cold Lake council meeting. The discussion was based on an earlier delegation that an Ardmore resident Mary Sara Robichaud brought to the City at the Jan. 23 regular council meeting. 

On Wednesday morning, the Municipal District of Bonnyville cancelled a state of local emergency and localized evacuation alert that had been in place due to a wildfire burning in Cold Lake First Nations.

The Alberta government will provide weekly updates as the province continues to experience higher-than-normal wildfire risk.