Cold Lake, AB – City Council has committed $85,000 to the construction of a performing arts theatre in Bonnyville that looks to serve the entire Lakeland region.

The proposed venue is being developed by the Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit organization founded by singer-songwriter and Bonnyville native Clayton Bellamy in 2021. The foundation presented its business plan and request for funding to City Council at its regular meeting on May 10.

“A purpose-built performing arts venue...

Cold Lake, AB – City Council has found a home for the Cold Lake Sailing Association at Kinosoo Beach.

After hearing from the association about its future plans at a council meeting delegation, City Council directed administration to work with the group to identify a suitable location for the association to store its boats and equipment. The Cold Lake Sailing Association is planning to hold sailing lessons and requested a space where the boats, equipment and other supplies could be stored.

“This association...

Cold Lake, AB – At its regular meeting held this week, City Council set the municipal tax rates for 2022, which will result in an average municipal tax increase of 3.15 per cent.

The 2022 residential tax rate is set at 8.7765, down from 8.8555 in 2021, the multi-family residential rate is 8.9312, down from 8.9470, and the non-residential rate is set at 12.7760 from 12.7975. All qualified, annexed properties will be taxed at the rate set by the Municipal District of Bonnyville or the City of Cold...

Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake is partnering with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) to study the feasibility of transitioning to electric fleet vehicles as a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and embracing cleaner energy strategies.

“The City is always looking for opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and implement greener ways of doing business,” said Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Nagoya. “There are a few things we need to know before the City is able to...