Off-highway vehicle users reminded to follow the rules or risk fines

NEWS RELEASE
May 5, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake Municipal Enforcement is reminding off-highway vehicle users to follow the rules of the road after a dirt bike rider was recently caught travelling nearly 100 kilometres per hour inside Cold Lake city limits; more than three times the maximum speed allowed in the City’s Off-Highway Vehicle bylaw.

“There is no need to travel at this rate of speed on an off-highway vehicle at any time, never mind within the city limits where there...

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City extends tax payment deferral to ease COVID-19 pressure

NEWS RELEASE
April 29, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – City Council has passed a bylaw authorizing Cold Lake ratepayers to defer their property tax payments for the months of May, June and July, 2021, to help ease the financial pressure on families and businesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Similar bylaws were passed in the spring of 2020, and for the months of February, March and April, 2021, for which the City received positive feedback from residents and business owners. A combined...

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No fowl play as City considers backyard hens and urban gardens

NEWS RELEASE
April 22, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake residents may soon be able to raise chickens in backyard coops, as City Council considers developing a licensing program under the Animal Care and Control Bylaw.

Council discussed the proposal at the April 20 meeting of the Corporate Priorities Committee. Several other Alberta municipalities allow residents to obtain licenses to raise hens on private property and the City has received inquiries from Cold Lake residents who...

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Design of skatepark expansion to continue with public’s input

NEWS RELEASE
April 21, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – Skate park designers were “thrilled” with the public’s feedback on the options to expand Cold Lake’s skate park.

The project was funded in the 2021 budget and is moving forward with a goal of completing the expansion in the 2021 construction season.

“We’re moving quickly but confidently, especially now that we’ve seen the excitement in the community through the feedback we’ve received,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “Our council is thankful...

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City helps drive economic development at Cold Lake Marina

NEWS RELEASEApril 15, 2021For immediate release

Cold Lake, AB – Tourism-based business at the Cold Lake Marina will gain momentum this summer after City Council voted to increase the number of boat slips reserved for water-based commercial businesses that promote tourism on Cold Lake.

Several applications for commercial slips were received and after careful consideration, Council approved the following applications:

• Wicked Watersport Rentals (two slips approved) – Cold Lake-based tourism company...

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