City of Cold Lake

Image credit: City of Cold Lake.  Black Knot is back this spring and Cold Lake residents can help keep local trees safe. The fungus causes brown and black knot-like swelling on the branches of the trees, which if left untreated, will eventually kill the tree and potentially spread to others. …

The City of Cold Lake’s compost program has seen a significant uptick in use, with over 200 people visiting the transfer station to take compost in a single day. “It’s amazing to see the success of this program grow over the years,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “We were thrilled at …

Despite a tough economy and ongoing closures in both the public and private sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Cold Lake is seeing signs of confidence in its future. “These are very challenging times, and we’ve heard many stories of hardship, both because of the current challenges …

Outdoor parks and playgrounds in the City of Cold Lake, including the skatepark, are open for use by the public under the Government of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions. The public is reminded that the Government of Alberta has imposed a limit of 50 people on outdoor gatherings and is requiring physical …

Cold Lake Council has scheduled a statutory public hearing prior to considering a motion that could amend the city’s Land Use Bylaw to allow cannabis micro-processing within the City of Cold Lake’s commercial districts. The Government of Canada’s Cannabis Act and Regulations now allow for micro-processing licences for businesses that …

City council will begin meeting in full numbers starting on Tuesday. The City of Cold Lake is preparing to take steps to open in accordance with the Government of Alberta’s relaunch strategy. Council has requested that administration reestablish full Council Meetings in council chambers, which has been rearranged to provide …

Garage sales may be a staple of summer activities, but residents should expect to see less of them this year. The Province of Alberta is not prohibiting garage sales and is leaving the decision to each municipality. Though it is not being prohibited, the City of Cold Lake is not recommending that …

Cold Lake Transit will be reducing its hours of operation in response to COVID-19. “Ridership has seen an impact with the closures of schools and many businesses in the city,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “A lot of people are staying home right now, which is what the Province of Alberta …

Kinosoo Beach in Cold Lake last summer. Image credit: City of Cold Lake. In keeping with the Government of Alberta’s direction surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Cold Lake is taking steps for the orderly cancellation of summer events likely to be affected by the pandemic. In response to …

The City of Cold Lake expressed support for the Government of Alberta’s decision to invest in the Keystone XL pipeline. “In a time when many are struggling to see when and how our lives will return to normal, this represents strong, decisive leadership,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. Copeland recognized that …