Cold Lake city council has approved a letter of support for the Cold Lake John Howard Society as it seeks provincial funding to continue emergency shelter services in the community.
The support is tied to the organization’s Temporary Emergency Response Measures (TERM) funding application for spring 2026, which helps fund shelter operations.
Administration emphasized the request does not involve any direct financial contribution from the City.
“The requested letter would accompany their funding application… provided this letter of support does not result in any financial commitment by the City of Cold Lake,” administration told council.
Supporting emergency shelter services
The funding application supports services provided through Kokum’s House, which offers:
- Overnight emergency shelter
- Day programming
- Weather-dependent services
Council’s letter confirms municipal support for these services during the funding period from May 1 to October 31, 2026.
“The Mayor and Council of the City of Cold Lake formally support the provision of shelter services… for the upcoming season,” the letter states.
Zoning clarification part of support
Council also confirmed that the shelter location is appropriately zoned for its use, which was an important component of the funding application.
Earlier in the meeting, administration noted that both Kokum’s House and the adjacent John Howard Society property are classified as temporary shelters under the City’s land use bylaw.
“…the land use bylaw classifies Kokum’s House as well as the adjacent John Howard Society as a temporary shelter,” administration said.
Because that use is not explicitly listed under the existing zoning district, the City has moved toward a direct control (DC) zoning approach to maintain oversight.
No financial commitment from the City
Council’s decision allows the organization to strengthen its application for provincial funding while keeping the City’s role limited to support and regulatory alignment.
The letter confirms the City’s willingness to work with the organization while maintaining that funding responsibility remains with the Province.
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Cold Lake Supports Kokum’s House Shelter Funding Application
Cold Lake city council has approved a letter of support for the Cold Lake John Howard Society as it seeks provincial funding to continue emergency shelter services in the community.
The support is tied to the organization’s Temporary Emergency Response Measures (TERM) funding application for spring 2026, which helps fund shelter operations.
Administration emphasized the request does not involve any direct financial contribution from the City.
“The requested letter would accompany their funding application… provided this letter of support does not result in any financial commitment by the City of Cold Lake,” administration told council.
Supporting emergency shelter services
The funding application supports services provided through Kokum’s House, which offers:
- Overnight emergency shelter
- Day programming
- Weather-dependent services
Council’s letter confirms municipal support for these services during the funding period from May 1 to October 31, 2026.
“The Mayor and Council of the City of Cold Lake formally support the provision of shelter services… for the upcoming season,” the letter states.
Zoning clarification part of support
Council also confirmed that the shelter location is appropriately zoned for its use, which was an important component of the funding application.
Earlier in the meeting, administration noted that both Kokum’s House and the adjacent John Howard Society property are classified as temporary shelters under the City’s land use bylaw.
“…the land use bylaw classifies Kokum’s House as well as the adjacent John Howard Society as a temporary shelter,” administration said.
Because that use is not explicitly listed under the existing zoning district, the City has moved toward a direct control (DC) zoning approach to maintain oversight.
No financial commitment from the City
Council’s decision allows the organization to strengthen its application for provincial funding while keeping the City’s role limited to support and regulatory alignment.
The letter confirms the City’s willingness to work with the organization while maintaining that funding responsibility remains with the Province.
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