City of Cold Lake
5513-48 Ave T9M 1A1 Cold Lake, AB, Canada

Need some help getting a handle on your finances? Want to learn how to build a budget, dig your way out of debt, and control your spending? Learn everything you need to know from the comfort of your home in this 4-week virtual workshop. It runs for two hours every Tuesday evening starting February 2 and the best part - it's free! Sign up by calling Cold Lake and District FCSS at 780-594-4495.

The Cold Lake Energy Centre, North Arena and other indoor recreation facilities remain temporarily closed at the direction of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health. Mandatory masks in public places, a ban on indoor social gatherings and other restrictions remain in effect to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Watch today's CMOH update below or click on alberta.ca/COVID for more details.

NEWS RELEASE January 19, 2021 For immediate release City rolls out second phase of COVID-19 support programs...Continue reading

While some limited changes to the provincewide COVID-19 health restrictions took effect today (limited outdoor social gatherings, personal and wellness services by appointment, increased funeral ceremony attendance), residents are reminded that recreational facilities including the Energy Centre remain temporarily closed, until at least January 21. We look forward to welcoming you back inside our recreational facilities when it is safe to do so. For the latest on Alberta's enhanced public health measures, visit www.alberta.ca/covid

Dreaming of those warm, sunny days at the beach? You might notice some changes this summer as we move forward with improvements outlined in the Kinosoo Beach Master Plan!

NEWS RELEASE January 18, 2021 For immediate release...Continue reading

Are you planning a community event or cultural program and applying for City funding? We've established a new Grant Advisory Committee to streamline the application and approval process for grants. Applications are due at least 60 days before the event and the committee will review applications four times per year. The winter deadline is coming up Thursday, February 4. Download an application form and learn more at https://coldlake.com//recreation-and-cultural-grant-program

The 2021 Capital Budget ensures that next year will see the beginning of a transformation of a large stretch of Lakeshore Drive. With the underground infrastructure and roadway failing, the area will see a significant overhaul. The project will go further than a simple replacement of water and sewer pipes: A retaining wall will allow the development of a new and exciting linear parkway from the Cold Lake Marina to 2 Avenue. Working with the same design firm involved in the Kinosoo Beach Master Plan, exciting options for the project are being developed. The multi-year project’s total cost is estimated at roughly $15 million. It will span several construction seasons. See the attached photos for a look at the inspiration the designers are drawing on for the project, and some of the early plans.

Residential snow removal begins tomorrow (Jan. 19) in Cold Lake South and Wednesday (Jan. 20) in Cold Lake North. See the attached maps for the schedule for your neighbourhood. Please assist our crews by ensuring your vehicles are off the street on your assigned day. We appreciate your cooperation!

Heading outside to shovel some snow this weekend? The City of Cold Lake's Community Standards bylaw requires property owners to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks bordering their property within 48 hours of a snowfall. Need some help shoveling or want to lend a hand to your neighbours? Check out the Snow Angels program and earn your halo! Learn more at https://coldlake.com/content/snow-angels.

Our Council meetings are going digital! City Council and Corporate Priorities Committee of Council meetings will now be livestreamed on YouTube. If you miss the live broadcast, the video files will be saved online for viewing at a later time. To view the livestream or watch a past meeting, click on https://www.youtube.com/user/CityOfColdLake/featured. To see meeting agendas and minutes, click on https://coldlake.com/content/agendas-and-minutes. Upcoming meetings: January 19 -... Corporate Priorities Committee, 6 p.m. January 26 - City Council, 6 p.m. February 9 - City Council, 6 p.m. February 16 - Corporate Priorities Committee, 6 p.m. February 23 - City Council, 6 p.m. March 9 - City Council, 6 p.m. March 16 - Corporate Priorities Committee, 6 p.m. March 23 - City Council, 6 p.m. See more

City facilities and services including City Hall, FCSS and Cold Lake Transit will be closed or not operational tomorrow, January 1, 2021, in observance of New Year's Day. Friday waste collection will happen as normal for residents in Zone A (Garbage & Recycling) and Zone B (Garbage only).

The Cold Lake Farmers' Market returns to the Energy Centre today from 3:30-6:30 p.m. A reminder to vendors and shoppers, Farmers' Markets are permitted to operate under provincial COVID-19 health restrictions, but all other areas of the Energy Centre remain closed. Shoppers are required to wear a mask, maintain physical distancing, stay within the main corridor and exit the building immediately following your visit. We appreciate your cooperation!

We are responding to the rising COVID-19 spread by implementing stronger public health measures for all communities on the enhanced list, including Cold Lake. T...hese targeted measures apply to all communities on the enhanced list: -Restaurants, bars, lounges and pubs must stop liquor sales by 10pm and close by 11pm (Nov.13-27) -15-person limit on social and family gatherings - indoors and outdoors - where people are mixing and mingling. -50-person limit on indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and funeral services. -No social gatherings inside your home or outside of your community. Instead, socialize outdoors or in structured settings, like restaurants or other business that are subject to legal limits and take steps to prevent transmission. -Limit of 3 cohorts: your core household, your school, and one other sport or social cohort. Young children who attend child care can be part of 4 cohorts. -Wear a mask in all indoor work settings, except when alone in a workspace or an appropriate barrier is in place. -Employers in office settings should implement measures to reduce the number of employees in the workplace at one time. -Faith-based gatherings limited to 1/3 capacity at one time. We are asking all Albertans to do their part. If these measures are not successful, it will be necessary to implement more restrictive measures. For more information, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

Christmas tree collection and composting begins next week for residents in Waste Collection Zone A. Make sure all tinsel, decorations and plastic wrap is removed and set your tree at the curb on your normal collection day (January 7-10). Tree collection for Zone B will follow, the week of January 12-15. Not sure what zone you're in? See the schedule at https://coldlake.com/content/waste-collection-schedule. Trees can also be dropped off for free at the Regional Waste Transfer Station.

How about some FREE public skating this weekend at the Energy Centre? Space is limited and spots fill up quick! Register by calling 780-639-6400 ext. 0.

WANTED: Residents with an interest in property values and a desire to give back to their community! The City is recruiting new volunteer members to sit on the Local and Commercial Assessment Review Boards. ARB members hear and make decisions regarding property assessment complaints in Cold Lake. Training is provided and begins in the new year. To learn more visit coldlake.com or click on https://coldlake.civicweb.net/document/4313

An important message about Remembrance Day.

The City of Cold Lake is aware of a Facebook post made on the YourAlberta page on November 16 stating that Cold Lake is now included in targeted COVID-19 health measures banning indoor team sports, fitness classes, singing, dancing and performing activities. We have confirmed with Alberta Health Services that this post was made in error. These specific measures are currently in effect for larger urban centres and the City of Cold Lake is NOT included at this time. Please refe...r to this post for up-to-date information as it pertains to the City of Cold Lake: https://www.facebook.com/cityofcoldlake/posts/4882958438411080. More information about the targeted health measures and those communities affected, is available on the Government of Alberta website here: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx. We apologize for any confusion.

Ruffles is off and running on his race to collect enough money to purchase 400 turkeys for the Cold Lake Food Bank's Christmas Hamper project! He's nearing the 50-turkey mark, but still has a long way to go and he needs your help to reach his goal! Register your business, team, school, or family to help those in need this Christmas. All donors receive a charitable receipt and a "Turkey Token" to display and show their support for every $25 donated. Learn more and sign up at www.coldlake.com!

Looking for a way to give back and help your neighbours in need this holiday season? Support the Great Cold Lake Turkey Race as we collect donations to purchase 400 turkeys for the Cold Lake Food Bank's Christmas Hamper project. Fill out a donation form on behalf of your business, school, team or family. Visit https://coldlake.com/content/great-cold-lake-turkey-race-0 for more details.

Less than two weeks until the "reverse" Cold Lake Santa Claus Parade! For physical distancing, parade floats will remain static as spectators drive past on the designated route. See the route map or register a float at www.coldlake.com or call the Energy Centre at 780-639-6400.

Need to burn off some of that Halloween candy? Check out Raising the Bar for a great mix of cardio and muscle building. Every Monday morning at the Energy Centre!

Congratulations to the winners of our Capture Cold Lake photo contest! We received some awesome submissions and it was challenging to narrow it down! Look for these photos in upcoming tourism advertising and marketing materials promoting Cold Lake!

An important message about the Cold Lake Municipal District Campground. The park, including trails, will be closed for the next several weeks. For more information or questions, contact the Municipal District of Bonnyville at 780-826-3171.

A reminder to residents, curbside organics collection will end for the season November 14. If you have yard waste, grass clippings or compost, set it out with your garbage on your regular collection day. Organics must be placed in approved paper or compostable bags containing one of these logos. For more information on curbside organics collection, see https://coldlake.com/content/organics

Calling all Moms! The Energy Centre is offering a fitness class designed especially for you and it starts this week! Call 780-639-6400 for more information or to sign up.

A reminder to residents: the Cold Lake Regional Transfer Station will switch to winter hours beginning Tuesday, November 2. Winter hours are: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday... For more information about accepted waste materials and tipping fees, visit https://coldlake.com/content/transfer-station

The spookiest day of the year is almost here! We know many little ghosts and goblins will be out trick-or-treating on Saturday, while other families are choosing not to participate this year due to COVID-19. Use these signs to let trick-or-treaters know whether your house is open or closed for business this Halloween. Click on the links below for printable, full-size signs and be sure to post them in a visible place. Participating https://www.alberta.ca///covid19-halloween-poster-open.pdf Not participating https://www.alberta.ca//covid19-halloween-poster-closed.pdf

It's official: Santa Claus is coming to town! We've lengthened the parade route this year to ensure extra room for physical distancing between spectators. We'll release the route map in the coming days. Float registration forms are available at the Energy Centre and at www.coldlake.com.

NEWS RELEASE October 28, 2020 For immediate release Proposed mandatory mask bylaw defeated in Council... Cold Lake, AB Cold Lake City Council voted against first reading of a proposed mandatory mask bylaw at its regular meeting on October 27. The proposed bylaw was developed by considering mandatory mask bylaws passed by several other municipalities navigating the COVID-19 pandemic across Alberta. Among the proposals included for discussion: 1. Mandatory mask use in any public vehicle or place accessible by members of the public. Council could consider whether this included all public places or only public facilities such as the Energy Centre, City Hall, Transit buses, etc. 2. Excluding children 10 years of age and younger from mandatory mask use. Council could discuss changing the exclusion age (ex: minors under 18, children under 5), and including people with disabilities, people engaged in physical exercise, eating, or separated by a physical barrier. 3. Bylaw would be triggered if the city of Cold Lake was put under watch status by the Government of Alberta. A region is put under watch status when there are at least 10 active cases and more than 50 active cases per 100,000 residents. Council could discuss making the trigger a specific number of active cases in the community, or when the Government of Alberta raises the city’s status from watch to enhanced. 4. Mandatory mask use would be cancelled once the watch status is removed by the Government of Alberta for at least 30 consecutive days. Council could consider a different period of time including 14 days (equal to the required isolation period). 5. Fines starting at $100 for people who fail to adhere to the bylaw. Since the pandemic began, we have been closely following the advice and guidance of Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, said Mayor Craig Copeland. After much discussion, it is Council’s opinion that if mask use is to be made mandatory in public places, that decision should be made by Doctor Hinshaw and Alberta Health. We will not be mandating mask use at a municipal level in Cold Lake. Up-to-date information on active and recovered COVID-19 cases in Alberta by region is available at www.alberta.ca/COVID. - 30 -

Lace up your skates for some free public skating this weekend at the Energy Centre! Spots are limited so book yours early by calling 780-639-6400 ext. 0.

Looking for a way to stay active and get your sweat on as the temperature drops outside? Check out these winter fitness classes at the Energy Centre starting next week! For more information or to register online, go to www.coldlake.com.