Council to continue safe-haven debate during June meeting

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...

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Cold Lake to help sponsor Treaty 1-11 Gathering

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,...

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Cold Lake adopts incentive policy for secondary suites

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...

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Fire-Rescue practices river rescue

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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Council supports planned casino expansion

Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council voted to provide Cold Lake First Nations with a letter of support for an expansion to Casino Dene.

The request was considered after the City received a letter detailing the planned expansion from Cold Lake First Nations Chief Kelsey Jacko.

“Cold Lake First Nations is an important partner in economic development and a valued neighbour,” Craig Copeland said. “Council was happy to support their project to expand Casino Dene.”

The planned expansion will add 6,000...

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