Cold Lake News

City of Cold Lake council discussed an uptick in applications to the municipality's Rural Renewal Stream (RRS) in a recent Corporate Priorities Meeting on March 18 - a trend attributed to the suspension or termination of similar programs in approximately 10 other Alberta communities.

The City of Cold Lake is moving forward with efforts to regulate the use of its Environmental Reserve (ER) lands, with administration seeking feedback from the Corporate Priorities Committee during its March 18 meeting on the proposed implementation of license agreements. 

Every Wednesday evening, the Cold Lake Fish and Game Club has been drawing in archers of all ages and skill levels to the Cold Lake Agricultural Society for their weekly open archery nights.

A suspected act of vandalism has resulted in the release of 60,000 litres of crude oil from a Check Energy Ltd. well site, located 26 kilometres south of Cold Lake. 

City of Cold Lake council discussed the installation and operation of a marine radio at the Cold Lake Marina during the March 18 Corporate Priorities Committee meeting.

The Kinosoo Blizzard ski team made a strong showing at the Jasper Junior Olympics (JJO), held March 1 and 2 at Marmot Basin.  

Alberta’s oil and gas industry is no stranger to challenges, but for women like Danny Szabon, those challenges take on a whole new meaning.  

Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed on Tuesday at a press conference in Halifax that his government would examine ways to adjust the planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets if the Liberals win the upcoming general election on April 28. 

City of Cold Lake council discussed proposed amendments to its Arena and Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy to ensure that bookings prioritize events that bring economic benefits to the community

Residents across the Lakeland region will likely see an increase in their property taxes this year, due to a provincial education tax hike.