News Release

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.

Municipal Enforcement officers will be wearing and using body cameras during interactions with the public in the coming weeks.

The City of Cold Lake will be receiving $602,000 in grant funding from the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership to design and build a new transmission line to the Building Number 10 reservoir, located at the top of Brady Heights in Hill Top Park.

Council approved eight grant applications for the Community, Recreation, Art, Culture and Heritage (CRACH) Investment grant program’s May 2026 intake.

The City of Cold Lake will continue to seek information from ALTA Paramedic Health (APH) regarding the provision of ambulance services in the region as well as the increasing expectations that municipal fire-rescue services be available to assist with EMS calls.