Hey Cold Lake! 👋

We’ve got a quick roundup of what’s happening around town this week—from City Council joining a charity golf tourney to Cold Lake First Nations speaking out on Bill 54. Plus, upcoming local events, hot real estate listings, and where to find the cheapest gas before your next drive.

Let’s get into it 👇

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📰 News

🏌️ Cold Lake Council Joins 2025 Ronald McDonald House Charity Golf Classic

Cold Lake City Council will once again participate in the 2025 Ronald McDonald House Lakeland Charity Golf Classic, approving a $600 team entry fee at their May 13 meeting. The event, set for June 14 at the Cold Lake Golf & Winter Club, raises funds to support families with children receiving medical care in Edmonton. The City’s contribution comes from the Council Goodwill budget, continuing their annual tradition of supporting the cause. Ronald McDonald House Charities provides vital accommodations and services to families during challenging medical journeys.

Read more here 📋️ 

Cold Lake First Nations Opposes Alberta’s Bill 54 Over Sovereignty Concerns

Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) has publicly opposed Alberta’s proposed Bill 54, which would lower the threshold for citizen-led referendums, potentially enabling a vote on provincial separation from Canada in 2026. CLFN asserts that such a move threatens their inherent rights and Treaty 6 obligations, emphasizing that their sovereignty and connection to ancestral lands remain intact. Chief Kelsey Jacko described the bill as “reckless” and “deeply disrespectful,” reaffirming that CLFN never surrendered their rights or title and will continue to honor their sacred treaties.

Read more here 📰 

Cold Lake Highlighted as One of Canada’s Top Beach Getaways

Cold Lake is getting national attention as one of Canada’s top summer beach destinations. Featured for its coastal vibes, sandy shores, and laid-back charm, the city’s Kinosoo Beach was named among the top 25 beaches in the country. With volleyball courts, floating docks, a zip line, and a scenic waterfront promenade, Cold Lake offers everything for a perfect summer escape. Just three hours from Edmonton, it's the ideal spot for sunbathing, hiking, dining, and lake adventures—without ever leaving Alberta.

See the full story here 📰 

🌆 Events

May 20th - 🏌️ First Tee Golf Program

May 22nd - 🧑 Adulting 101

May 24th (Saturday) - 📑 May Market (Lakeland Inn), 🏢 Soil Painting at Cold Lake Library, 🏹 Archery Range Clean up

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🏘️ Real Estate

This $2.5m house just outside of Cold Lake got listed and its stunning - See it here!

Other Recent Listings:
$273.900 4910 51st Ave
$269,900 5115 40th St
$335,000 5121 43rd St

⛽️ Gas Prices

Low gas price of the day (as of writing this tonight May 18th) looks like it goes to Mobil at $122.9!

See all gas prices here 🔗 

That’s a Wrap 🌯 

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