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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City to strictly enforce vagrancy bylaws while offering supports

Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake will continue to take steps to ensure that vagrancy and anti-social behaviour do not pose a public safety risk in the City of Cold Lake.

The City of Cold Lake has worked closely with the Cold Lake John Howard Society to ensure that people who do not have a place to stay can find shelter, as well as access to supports for addictions and mental health issues. Threats of violence and an increase in aggressive behaviour amongst those accessing the shelter,...

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Secondary suite incentive still in discussion

Cold Lake, AB – To create extra housing spaces in the community, council is considering implementing a secondary suite incentive program.

“With an increase in construction and potential job opportunities coming to our region, we’re looking ahead to try and curb the need for additional housing,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “Residents building secondary suites in their existing or new homes could be part of the solution.”

An incentive of $5,000 per suite was discussed at a recent Corporate...

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