City, M.D. sign ‘historic’ collaboration framework

NEWS RELEASE
March 25, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake and the Municipal District of Bonnyville have come to terms on an Intermunicipal Collaboration agreement, which paves the way for cooperation and communication between the two municipalities in the years to come.

Both Cold Lake City Council and the M.D. Council ratified the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) agreement, which defines the services used by residents of both municipalities, identifies which...

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City signs agreements to continue golf course operations

NEWS RELEASE
March 11, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake will continue to operate the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club on CFB Cold Lake.

At its regular meeting on March 9, City Council unanimously passed a motion to enter into several agreements with the federal government to continue operating the golf course, curling rink, and pro shop. The agreements, authorized for a 5-year term, allow the City of Cold Lake to continue with seamless operations of the facility and all...

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City seeks proposals to lease, operate Kinosoo Beach concession

NEWS RELEASE
March 10, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – The City is now accepting proposals from local proprietors intent on entering into a multi-year lease agreement to occupy and operate the food and drink concession facility at Kinosoo Beach. Commencement of the tenancy will begin no later than May 1, 2021, following the City’s selection of a suitable tenant-operator.

“We all know how popular the beach is for families and tourists on hot summer days and how much demand there is for food...

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Generous donation provides additional COVID relief for businesses

NEWS RELEASE
March 9, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – More small businesses in Cold Lake will benefit from the City’s COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program, thanks in part to a generous donation from Community Futures Lakeland. The non-profit, small business support agency donated $3,000 to the fund which provides grants to small businesses forced to incur extra expenses to stay open or re-open during the pandemic.

“2020 was a tough year and we know our local businesses are struggling;...

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New accessible transportation vehicle to increase efficiency, improve comfort for passengers

NEWS RELEASE
March 5, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – The newest member of the City’s Special Transportation bus fleet will improve efficiency and reduce pollution, while providing passengers with a safer and more comfortable ride.

The City has awarded a procurement contract to Sherwood Park-based Western Canada Bus, for a new low-floor, accessible special transportation vehicle to be delivered in August 2021. City Council allocated $100,000 for the new vehicle in the 2021 capital budget.

“This...

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