Cold Lake, AB – A new state-of-the-art fire truck will soon be on the road, keeping Lakeland-area residents and firefighters safe. Cold Lake Fire-Rescue took possession of the triple-combination pumper this week after it was delivered from the manufacturing facility in Winnipeg.

“Not only does this vehicle come equipped with all the firefighting tools and features we need to fight structure fires and respond to other emergencies, it also actively purifies the air inside the cab to keep our firefighters...

Cold Lake, AB – Residents can soon get help with the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), after council approved administration to begin preparing a bylaw for the program.

“We’re excited at the opportunity to help some residents make improvements to their home by offering financing options through this program,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “Home improvements can be costly, and having the money up-front isn’t always an option.”

Alberta’s CEIP provides municipalities the opportunity to offer competitive...

Cold Lake, AB – After reviewing the City of Cold Lake’s taxi bylaw and comparing it to those passed in other municipalities, City Council has asked administration to consider changes that would increase transparency of taxi fares for customers, and allow for better enforcement of infractions.

During discussion of the taxi bylaw review at the Corporate Priorities Committee meeting on February 15, Council asked that changes to the bylaw be made requiring taxis to clearly display the fares they charge.

“Council...

Cold Lake, AB – At Council’s Corporate Priorities Committee meeting held this week, a decision was made to have council consider the details involved in lowering the standard speed limit in the community.

Council first considered the issue when a notice of motion was brought forward by Councillor Vicky Lefebvre to have the issue debated at a meeting in December last year. The issue was then referred to the Corporate Priorities Committee for further debate. The Corporate Priorities Committee is essentially...

Cold Lake, AB – Weekday transit service in Cold Lake will be faster, more efficient and with fewer delays when the City launches a new accelerated weekday schedule beginning Monday, March 14, 2022.

The new Monday to Friday service will follow the same accelerated Saturday schedule currently in place, but will start two hours earlier each weekday morning.

“Our transit customers have told us they want to get to their destinations faster, avoid the delays that come with waiting at timed stops, and generally...