24-hour childcare a possibility in Cold Lake

Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council voted in favour of allowing childcare facilities to operate 24 hours a day.

In order to allow childcare facilities to operate over night, the definition of a “Child Care Facility” in the City of Cold Lake’s Land Use Bylaw was required. The deregulation was prompted by proponents interested in operating a childcare facility with 24-hour service.

“Flexible, affordable childcare is a priority in many communities across Canada, and Cold Lake is no exception,”...

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Council highlights from January 14

Kokum’s house receives funding

Cold Lake, AB – Kokum’s House Men’s Shelter was granted $55,000 under the Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant, for programs and services. According to their grant applications, Kokum’s House Men’s Shelter plans to provide culturally appropriate programs and services to unhoused individuals in a safe, sober-living facility where these individuals may explore development of social and relational skills. The Social Inclusion and Infrastructure Grant was...

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Nomination period for municipal election is open

Cold Lake, AB – Residents interested in running for City Council during the 2025 Municipal Election can find information regarding nomination on the City of Cold Lake’s website. Nominees can choose to run for either mayor or councillor for the City of Cold Lake, and must complete and return all required forms to City Hall prior to noon on Sept. 22, 2025 in order to be included as an official candidate.

The candidate information package, all forms, a post election schedule, and a summary of...

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Devastating fire set on sewage flow control cabinet

Cold Lake, AB – A sewage flow control cabinet was set on fire on Jan. 8, 2025, north of 54 Avenue, resulting in its complete demise.

“We are devastated and frustrated by this level of deliberate destruction,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “It’s clear the infrastructure was targeted for some reason, but we can only make guesses as to why. Everything is destroyed.”

The control cabinet monitors surges in sanitary sewer flow coming out of the Forest Heights and Tri-City Estate areas. Without it, the...

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City transitions to e-payments in effort to avoid service disruptions

Cold Lake, AB – To ensure reliable operations, the efficient delivery of service, and seamless progress of municipal projects, the City of Cold Lake will be making a concerted effort toward adopting electronic funds transfers for its daily business.

“The recent postal strike has shown how vulnerable our current processes are to interruptions, creating a significant workload for our staff to readjust and keep crucial municipal services running, and keep projects on track,” Chief Administrative...

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