News Release

Council approved three sponsorship grants as well as one additional sponsorship outside of the City’s Community Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage (CRACH) grant program.

Following calls for a painted crosswalk in the community, Cold Lake City council passed a motion to move forward with a street painting on 10 Street that will honour veterans and their service.

Cold Lake Mayor Bob Mattice and Dr. Chander Gupta, the founder of CGA Medical Imaging Inc., signed an agreement today that provides the partnership framework to bring an MRI machine to the Cold Lake clinic.

Cold Lake City Council voted unanimously to formally raise concerns with the Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) that his ministry, and the Department of Justice Canada, seemingly used misleading information in its Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) arguments to improperly influence decision makers.

The City of Cold Lake continues to search for, locate, and remove illegal camps as the sites pose a significant public safety risk.

The art of legendary Denesųłiné artist Alex Janvier will be presented in Cold Lake through a unique, 360-degree film starting Aug. 1. The film, Soul Symphony: The Art of Alex Janvier, brings Alex Janvier's iconic artwork, stories, and culture to life in a truly unforgettable way. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages.

A Development Permit for a Temporary Project Accommodation was approved at a Special Council Meeting on July 21, 2026. The project is designed in three phases, with each phase capable of providing temporary accommodations for 500 people, plus 42 support staff, including on site security.

Cold Lake Council will engage ATCO Electric in an effort to have the City’s power grid strengthened in the face in increasingly frequent power outages due to infrastructure failure.

Council recently approved the reallocation of grant funds for Hearts for Healthcare so the funds could be used for different equipment than originally requested.

Leduc County, Edmonton Airports, Sturgeon County, and the City of Cold Lake have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to officially partner on accelerating growth within the aerospace and defence sectors, focusing on training, investment and business development.