Council sets 2024 municipal tax rates

Cold Lake, AB – During its May 28 regular meeting, City Council voted unanimously to set the 2024 municipal tax rates, resulting in an average municipal property tax increase of 4.98 per cent.

The 2024 residential tax rate was set at 8.3635, down from 8.4948 in 2023, the multi-family residential tax rate was also set at 8.3635, down from 9.0819, and the non-residential tax rate was set at 13.5079, up from 13.1707 in 2023.

The tax rates for properties that fall into the new vacant subclasses were...

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Council approves $40K in community grants

Cold Lake, AB – At its May 28, 2024, regular meeting, council debated the latest recommendations of the Community Grant Advisory Committee.

A total of $40,300 was awarded to 11 groups through the Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Grant Policy (CRACH) funding streams.

During its debate, council increased the recommended grants to the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce from $12,000 to $16,000, and reversed committee recommendations to deny applications made by the...

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Sidewalk snow removal bylaw revisited

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.”

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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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