Posted on Friday, May 24, 2024 11:50 AM
Cold Lake, AB – After several complaints throughout the winter regarding residential sidewalk snow removal, council looked at the City’s bylaws and policies to determine if changes were needed, as administration plans for the next winter season.
“Municipal Enforcement was very proactive this winter,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “They got out into the neighbourhoods to look around and make sure people knew they were supposed to be clearing the snow instead of waiting for complaints to come in.”
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 03:04 PM
Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City council will continue its debate on whether to establish an Angel’s Cradle program in Cold Lake and, if so, where the most appropriate place for one would be.
These programs provide an anonymous option as a last resort for parents who do not think they can keep their newborn baby. The program’s ultimate aim is to provide a safe alternative to baby abandonment.
“This issue was raised by a resident in our community who approached Council and would like to see this...
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 09:20 AM
Cold Lake, AB – Council will be sponsoring $10,000 toward the Treaty 1-11 Gathering, coming to Cold Lake in August 2024.
The Treaty 1-11 Gathering is a significant event that aims to celebrate and strengthen the cultural ties and shared history among the Indigenous peoples of the Treaty 1-11 nations. The Gathering aims to honour, respect, and protect the Treaty way of life, while bringing together communities across Turtle Island. Through ceremonies, discussions, and cultural activities,...
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 02:16 PM
Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council has implemented another policy to incentivize the creation of a mix of housing options in the community.
At its regular council meeting this week, the Secondary Suite Development Incentive Program was passed unanimously. The new policy provides an incentive of $5,000 for each newly-developed secondary suite, or for the legalization of an existing secondary suite for which permits were not obtained at the time of construction.
“Our council has been focused on...
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 02:06 PM
Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake Fire-Rescue took to the water for surface water rescue training.
At the start of May, CLFR held two, two-day training courses for firefighters to learn and practice water rescue operations on the Beaver River.
“This training has been in the works for a while and we were finally able to host it,” said Fire Chief Jeff Fallow.
The training was performed by Trans-Care Rescue Ltd., and 20 members were able to participate. The course consisted of one day in a classroom setting,...
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