Cold Lake News

In a move to adapt to the changing dynamics of waste management operations, City of Cold Lake council has given the green light to a series of fee increases outlined in the 2024 operating budget.  

In the midst of the biting cold weather that has blanketed Cold Lake, the John Howard Society's services are proving to be a crucial refuge for those without a place to call home.  

Deputy Fire Chief Norm Hollis said the fire was not intentional. “We found that it wasn’t intentional, it was accidental, and the family is displaced out of the structure now, and it either has to be fully repaired or torn down and rebuilt.” 

Cold Lake RCMP are looking for a suspect who allegedly used a stolen credit card at various businesses in Cold Lake in September of 2023.

Following a "months long drug trafficking investigation," Cold Lake RCMP have arrested a 21-year-old man and seized "several quantities" of cocaine.

In a year marked by focused initiatives and substantial strides, Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul MLA Scott Cyr took some time to share what he feels are the highlights and achievements of 2023, while also outlining some ambitious goals for 2024 - despite having been sworn into his role just six months ago. 

A Taco Bell is set to open in Cold Lake this week.

City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland recently took some time to reflect on the eventful year that was 2023, while also gazing toward the future. 

As residents celebrated the arrival of the new year, Cold Lake was graced with the arrival of the first baby born at the Cold Lake hospital on Tuesday evening. 

While the Lakeland - and much of the province - deals with an unusual snow shortage, the spirit of winter continues to thrive as the third annual Skijoring for MS event prepares to take the stage this coming March in Cold Lake.