City rolls out second phase of COVID support programs

NEWS RELEASE
January 19, 2021
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Cold Lake, AB – At a Special Council Meeting held on January 18, 2021, Cold Lake City Council voted to continue with several initiatives to assist residents and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many residents and businesses are struggling due to COVID-19 and the associated restrictions to businesses. At a previous meeting, Council directed administration to prepare a range of initiatives and the Special Council Meeting was called to...

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City streamlines grant application and approval process

NEWS RELEASE
January 18, 2021
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(Cold Lake, AB) – The formation of the Cold Lake Community Grant Advisory Committee will centralize the process by which community groups and organizations apply for grant funding through the City. The committee will receive the majority of requests for City funding, which historically were split between the duties of City Council and the Recreation and Culture Grant Committee.

Composed of two members of Council and two community members-at-large...

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Council passes interim 2020 operating budget, $3M capital

NEWS RELEASE
December 23, 2019
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Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council passed an interim operating budget and a minimal capital budget for 2020.

While the City of Cold Lake generally passes a completed budget for both operational and capital spending before the New Year, uncertainties surrounding the municipal property tax revenue from ID 349 has prompted the need for an interim budget.

“We are still working with the government on the future of ID 349,” Mayor Craig Copeland said....

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City monitoring changes to Children’s Services grants

NEWS RELEASE
November 13, 2019
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Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake has been advised of the provincial government’s intent to cancel grants and contracts with organizations that operate Parent Link Centres across the province and roll out a new service delivery model early next year.

The decision will affect the Cold Lake Parent Link Centre, operated by the City’s Cold Lake and District Family and Community Support Services. On Thursday, November 6, the government opened up expressions...

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Cold Lake wins fourth award for National Public Works Week

NEWS RELEASE
November 13, 2019
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Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake’s Infrastructure Services Department took home the top prize for its Public Works Celebrations in 2019, earning provincial recognition for its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of public works.  

It is the fourth year in a row that Cold Lake has earned the top honours in Alberta for its efforts.

“This is a strong showing, and great evidence that the community supports the effort that the men...

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