Cold Lake is home to a number of green spaces, parks and trail systems. The Millennium Trail covers 11 kilometres and runs through the entire city - a great way to see Cold Lake. In the winter, strap on your skates and hit the ice at one of three outdoor ice surfaces. New to the city is the Cold Lake Mountain Bike Park and Trails, which is quickly becoming a local hot spot for cyclists. Click below to learn more about the park and trail amenities available for your enjoyment

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Thanks to everyone who contributed to the project’s online survey and interactive mapping tools between from July 7 to August 31, 2022. These tools are now closed. Results are being compiled and analyzed to inform the development of the draft plan. Please continue to watch this page for updates on plan development and for other opportunities to contribute. For questions and further information about this project, please email Wirtanen@rcstrategies.ca using the subject line “ITMP Bonnyville/Cold Lake."

Cases of Dutch Elm Disease popping up in Alberta

Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is caused by a fungus that clogs the elm's vascular system, causing the leaves to wilt and the tree to die, usually within 1 or 2 seasons. The fungus is spread from one elm tree to another by the elm bark beetle carrying the fungal spores from tree to tree as they breed. Cases of DED have been spotted in Edmonton, so public awareness is crucial in preventing the spread from worsening. When inspecting for DED, look for leaves on one or more branches that suddenly wilt, yellow and curl. They also stay on the tree; this is referred to as flagging’. 

DED symptoms can also be seen under the bark of infected branches. When the bark is peeled back, healthy elm wood is cream colored. But when a tree is diseased, dark brown or red streaks can be seen in the infected sample.

To prevent DED, maintenance on Elms is mandatory to occur from October 1-March 31 when the Elm beetle is dormant. Do not leave dead branches on Elms. If the Elm is dead remove the entire tree. Remove the stump to a minimum depth of 10 cm below the soil line and fill the hole with soil. Elm wood should not be stored. It should be brought to the City of Cold Lakes burn bin located at the Cold Lake transfer station for disposal. Report all suspect infected trees immediately to City Hall- Municipal Enforcement (780) 594-4494

For more information visit https://www.alberta.ca/dutch-elm-disease-overview