Mountain Bike Park sees further expansion

NEWS RELEASE
September 29, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – The Cold Lake Mountain Bike Park is seeing another addition this fall, focusing on completion of the trail system and the skills section of the park.

Over the last two years, construction of the park has progressed in segments, allowing the park to be used in between developments. This year will include three kilometres of intermediate to advanced-level trails, a beginner to advanced-level pump track, progressive jumps, and a skills...

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Council approves Restriction Exemption Program at Cenovus Wellness Centre

PRESS RELEASE
September 28, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – At its regular Council meeting held tonight, council voted to implement the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) at the Cenovus Wellness Centre on the Energy Centre’s second floor.

The REP requires that patrons show proof of vaccination, or a negative, Canada-Health approved COVID test taken within the past 72 hours, to access the facility. Members who do not wish to take part in the program will have their memberships frozen so...

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Nominations close for City Council election; Mayor acclaimed

NEWS RELEASE
September 21, 2021
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Update: September 21, 2021, 12:15 p.m. - list of nominees has been updated to reflect Raymond Cowell has withdrawn his nomination for Councillor.

Cold Lake, AB – Residents have the opportunity to select their next City Council during the upcoming municipal election on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.

Nominations closed on Monday, Sept. 20, with Craig Copeland running unopposed and acclaimed to the position of mayor for a fifth term. There are 14 candidates...

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Council puts more money toward downtown security patrol

NEWS RELEASE
September 17, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – Additional funding has been dedicated to the Downtown Security Patrol pilot program.

In the 2021 budget, the City of Cold Lake allocated $90,000 for crime reduction initiatives and sought feedback from community. In consultation with businesses and the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, City Council earmarked funding to establish a pilot program for a downtown security watch program....

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Skate park expansion complete and ready for riders

NEWS RELEASE
August 30, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – An exciting 3,000 square foot expansion to the Cold Lake Skate Park at Imperial Park is complete and ready to welcome riders.

“We received so much feedback from the community on this design, it’s great to see it come to fruition,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We really relied on the users and the kids who use the park regularly to help guide this project. It was the feedback we received that helped shape this amenity into what it has...

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