Council to vote on compensation package recommendations

Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake’s Elected Official Compensation Review (EOCR) Committee provided Council’s Corporate Priorities Committee with a recommendation for what the Mayor’s and Councillors’ compensation packages should look like.

The recommendations were debated and discussed at Council’s September 17 Corporate Priorities Meeting. The EOCR Committee was comprised of two elected officials and four members of the community appointed by council.

“The Elected Official Compensation Review’s report...

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Council signals no big changes for vendors at Kinosoo Beach

Cold Lake, AB – At the City of Cold Lake last Corporate Priorities Meeting, held Sept. 17, council signalled that it would not be looking at making big changes for vendors and food trucks at Kinosoo Beach.

“The Corporate Priorities Committee felt that most of the changes we would like to see are too costly at this time,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “We’ve spent a significant amount of money creating a beautiful community beach. It’s well used, and we have received rave reviews from the public...

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City considers assisting with municipal election forums

Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council will debate the merits of assisting with the hosting of municipal election forums for the 2025 election and those beyond.

“It’s increasingly difficult for our local media and other community organizations to step up and host election forums due to shrinking budgets,” Mayor Copeland said. “Election forums have been an important way for residents to get to know who is running for elected office and make an informed choice – they have been a mainstay at every...

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September payments delayed, penalties waived

Cold Lake, AB – Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPPS) payments and the Utility Pre-Authorized payments were delayed for the month of September due to an internal error and will be withdrawn today, on September 18.

The Utility Pre-Authorized payments were originally scheduled for withdrawal on September 5th but have been delayed for two weeks. The TIPPS payments were originally scheduled September 16th but have been delayed two days.

The City of Cold Lake regrets any confusion that this error may...

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Special Project Grant gives funding to four programs

Cold Lake, AB – A total of $8,000 has been given out between four local groups through the Cold Lake and District FCSS Special Project Grant Program.

“This funding is set aside for specific social programs,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “It’s not as widely known as some of our other grant programs, but it’s just as important. We would like to see more groups applying to it if they fit the criteria.”

Grant funding was awarded in the amount of $2,000 each to the following applicants:

• Alberta Health...

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