Hey Cold Lakers!

Hope you’re having a great week so far! After last weeks excavator fiasco, this week is abit more tame in Cold Lake & the Lakeland.

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📰 News - All things Cold Lake this Week

Cold Lake Renews Property Tax Relief Program for Low-Income Seniors

Cold Lake is continuing its Seniors Rebate Program, which offers a $100 property tax credit to low-income senior homeowners. Thanks to a renewed data-sharing agreement with the province, eligible seniors who receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit are automatically enrolled—no application required. Originally launched in 2007, the program has expanded in recent years, helping 62 seniors in both 2023 and 2024. The city has budgeted $6,500 for 2025 to keep the support going.

Read more here 📋️ 

Welding Spark Triggers Fire Behind Cold Lake Ag Grounds

A fire broke out behind the Cold Lake Agricultural Society grounds after a welding spark ignited nearby materials, sending thick smoke into the air. Though workers tried to douse the flames with water, the fire escalated when a tractor tire caught fire. Cold Lake Fire-Rescue quickly responded with three units and nine firefighters, bringing the blaze under control without injuries. Officials remind residents of the heightened fire risk due to warm, dry weather, with restrictions currently in place in nearby municipalities.

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City Supports John Howard Society Grant with Special Meeting

The City of Cold Lake held a special council meeting on April 29 to approve a letter of support for the John Howard Society’s grant application to the Alberta government. With limited time given for supporting documents, Mayor Craig Copeland said the city secured a deadline extension to ensure the society received the necessary backing. The letter was finalized and submitted in time, emphasizing the city’s commitment to supporting essential community services.

🌆 Events

It’s abit of a thin week for events, send us an event if you have it, it can even be a garage sale! 🧑‍🌾 

May 10th - 🎙️ Tenille Townes Concert, 🏚️ Raise the Roof Fundraiser featuring Clayton Bellamy, 🥐 Crepes, Croissants, et Clink: A Mother's Day Brunch

May 11th - Mother’s Day Market in the Mall - Over 20 vendors will be there!, 🥐 Crepes, Croissants, et Clink: A Mother's Day Brunch

Have an event you want shared? Respond to this email or email us at [email protected] with the details!

🏘️ Real Estate

Any Real Estate Investors in here? This $1.3m Townhome is listed in Cold Lake - See it here!

Other Recent Listings:
$229,900 504 17 Ave
$674,999 2805-24 Ave
$165,000 #9 5310 57A St

⛽️ Gas Prices

Low gas price of the day (as of writing this tonight April 28th) all gas stations are tied at 126.9!

See all gas prices here 🔗 

That’s a Wrap 🌯 

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