The City and Cold Lake RCMP are investigating after Kinosoo Beach and the surrounding recreation area were the targets of significant graffiti vandalism in the early morning of Friday, August 12. Vandals used spray paint to damage several areas including the concession stand, utility boxes, a water treatment building, the …
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The Morning After with City of Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland for the week of June 30, 2022
Chad Colbourne catches up with Mayor of Cold Lake, Craig Copeland at Kinosoo Beach to chat about the upcoming Canada Day celebrations. They also discuss the City initiatives in regards to entertainment in Cold Lake, as well as upcoming sporting events that are coming to Cold Lake.
Read More »Take a live look at Cold Lake from anywhere on earth!
People across Alberta and around the world can now see a live view of Kinosoo Beach and the Cold Lake Marina, thanks to a pair of permanent webcams brought online by the City this week. “If a family is thinking about heading down to the beach or out to catch …
Read More »Additional RCMP member set to arrive at Cold Lake detachment
An additional RCMP officer, approved by Cold Lake City Council in its 2022 budget, will be arriving in the coming weeks. The arrival will bring the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment strength up to 33 RCMP members. “The Cold Lake RCMP detachment is busy and crime has been on a lot …
Read More »Council greenlights extra funding for North Arena modernization
City Council has committed an additional $500,000 to the renovation and modernization of the North Arena, in order to have the facility ready for the upcoming hockey and skating season. “The first two phases of the project have already been completed,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “We removed the old floor …
Read More »The Morning After with Mayor of Cold Lake Craig Copeland for the week of June 15th, 2022
Michael Menzies joins Mayor of Cold Lake, Craig Copeland at the marina to discuss the latest happenings from City Council Chambers. Items discussed include: Canada Day Taxi Bylaw Recycling RCMP update Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Tournament Annual Fishing Derby
Read More »City investing over $2 million to improve roads
The 2022 summer road construction season will be a busy one, after the City awarded a $2.1 million contract for roadway improvements throughout the community. The annual Capital Road Improvement Program will repair and extend the life of asphalt on roads deemed to be high-priority areas. “We use computer software …
Read More »Council votes to expand seniors’ property tax rebate program
A City policy that grants seniors a property tax rebate has been amended to expand the program’s eligibility and standardize the payments. At its May 24 meeting, City Council voted in favour of the proposed amendments to the Seniors’ Homeowner Rebate Policy. The rebate is open to seniors who own …
Read More »Air tour brings pilots to Cold Lake from across Alberta
Residents looking to the sky this weekend may notice an increase in personal aircraft flying over Cold Lake. On Saturday, June 4, the Alberta Air Tour makes a stop at the Cold Lake Regional Airport (CEN5), bringing with it over 40 aircraft from across Alberta, including aerobatic, fighter, and racing …
Read More »Council commits funding to performing arts venue
City Council has committed $85,000 to the construction of a performing arts theatre in Bonnyville that looks to serve the entire Lakeland region. The proposed venue is being developed by the Clayton Bellamy Foundation for the Arts, a non-profit organization founded by singer-songwriter and Bonnyville native Clayton Bellamy in 2021. …
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