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Cold Lake approved its first applications under the new multi-unit rental incentive program. At its Regular Council Meeting held last week, Council approved four applications for rental units on 16 Street. Each application is for a four-plex.

The City’s Snow Removal and Winter Road Maintenance Policy was amended during this week’s council meeting to reflect changes along Lakeshore Drive and new streets that are not yet identified on the snow removal maps. 

Council will not be introducing further traffic calming measures to Lakeshore Drive after a speed study prompted by a concerned resident showed that drivers were, by and large, following the posted speed appropriately.

Graffiti concerns along the Lakeshore Drive seawall were a topic of discussion at the latest City Council meeting.

A new subclass for residential properties is being explored by City Council that focuses on derelict residential properties.

Some residents may have noticed a natural gas smell in the area of 50 Ave and the Wildwood Trailer Court. A repair is currently taking place by Atco Gas & Pipelines and is expected to take a couple of days. They are aware of the smell and have advised there is no risk to the public at this time.

Two residential properties were awarded the Community Beautification Award for making curbside improvements to their homes this summer.

The Community Recreation, Art, Culture, and Heritage Investment (CRACH) Grant continues to provide funding for local community groups and organizations.

Cold Lake Fire-Rescue has a set of new tools, thanks to the Enbridge Safe Community First Responder grant.

The City of Cold Lake is known for lending other communities a helping hand in times of crisis or emergency and was recently acknowledged by the Province of Alberta for its commitment to compassionate support during emergencies.