Downtown public washroom project cancelled – for now

Cold Lake, AB - At its regular meeting held February 14, 2022, Cold Lake City Council voted to cancel the Downtown Public Washroom project and reconsider the initiative during the 2024 budget deliberations, and to un-restrict the money that was set aside for this project.

Originally approved by Council in 2021, the project was recommended by the Cold Lake and District FCSS Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Advisory Committee, with the intent being to provide convenient public...

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Council votes in favour of rural renewal immigration program

Cold Lake, AB – At its regular meeting held February 14, 2022, Cold Lake City Council voted to approve a letter of support for the City’s application to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s Rural Renewal Stream.

This letter of support was the final piece of an application for community designation under the program, which will allow foreign nationals to begin the immigration process with a community nomination rather than a labour market impact assessment (LIMA), provided they have a job...

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City looking for public input on Rainbow Crosswalk

Cold Lake, AB - The City of Cold Lake has received a request from Lakeland Safe Space Community for a Pride (rainbow) crosswalk within the City of Cold Lake. Lakeland Safe Space group has requested the crosswalk design be placed in an appropriate location that will help bring awareness of the Pride group within the community. The City of Cold Lake is also anticipating a request for a similar installation featuring the “7 Feathers” design in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation, as well as...

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Council approves community grants from winter intake

Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council approved almost $15,000 in grants as recommended by the Community Grant Advisory Committee after considering the applications for grants in its winter intake.

The Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage Investment Program has a budget of $80,000 for 2023. The program seeks to assist not-for-profit groups based within the City of Cold Lake and, in some cases, for groups hosting events in Wards 5 and 6 of the M.D. of Bonnyville. The program has nine funding...

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City council approves grant for medical travel assistance

Cold Lake, AB – During the annual fall budget process, City Council approved allocating funds for a grant to help City of Cold Lake residents travel to medical appointments outside of the city. The program is now taking applications.

The Medical Transportation Grant is intended to reimburse eligible residents with some of the expenses that they’ve incurred to destination medical appointments. Those eligible can apply for a $150 grant for an appointment at least 150 kilometers away and within the...

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