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Cold Lake Scoop: Big news, tasty meats, and a new schedule 🥩📬

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Cold Lake Scoop
May 01, 2025

Hi everyone! 👋

We’ve got another jam-packed edition of Cold Lake Scoop for you!

Heads up: Starting next week, we’re shifting our newsletter schedule to Mondays and Thursdays (instead of Tuesdays and Thursdays). That way, you’ll get a fresh update to kick off your week and another just before the weekend.

Now let’s dive into what’s happening around town — from a major healthcare expansion and inspiring local stories to upcoming events, real estate deals, and more!

🎉 This Week’s Newsletter is Sponsored by Hamel’s Meats - Cold Lake

Hamel Meats (2015) Ltd is a family-owned business that has been operating in Cold Lake, Alberta since 1962. Hamel’s Meats has always been recognized as having a friendly and easy-going environment for both customers and staff.

Visit them at 5209 51 Ave Cold Lake or check out their website here! 🍖 

Interested in advertising with Cold Lake Scoop? Contact us below!

📰 News

Cold Lake Medical Clinic Set for Major Expansion to Boost Local Healthcare Access

The City of Cold Lake is advancing plans to expand and renovate the Cold Lake Medical Clinic, aiming to improve physician recruitment, retention, and healthcare access. The project has moved into the development stage, with new designs featuring expanded space, better accessibility, and “doctor condos” to support a growing number of physicians. The clinic, located near the hospital, plays a vital role in local healthcare delivery. Due to space constraints and community demand, the City plans to build a new facility before renovating the current one. A construction tender is expected in the coming months.

Link to the Full Article here 📋️ 

Conservative Incumbents Retain Seats in Lakeland and Fort McMurray-Cold Lake Ridings

Conservative MPs Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland) and Laila Goodridge (Fort McMurray–Cold Lake) have secured re-election, each earning over 80% of the vote. Elections Canada reported delays in finalizing results due to high turnout and special ballots, but preliminary counts resumed on April 29. In Lakeland, voter turnout was nearly 67%, while Fort McMurray–Cold Lake saw about 61%. Liberal candidates placed second in both ridings, with Barry Milaney and Kaitlyn Staines receiving 11.9% and 14.2% of the vote, respectively.

Read more here 📰 

Cold Lake Man Beats Stage 4 Cancer, Shares Message of Hope

Cold Lake resident Wayne Houle was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer in 2021, which later spread to his lungs and brain. Despite a seven-month prognosis, he joined a clinical trial and became one of the first patients to receive a new immunotherapy treatment. Houle credits a positive mindset, medical advances, and support from family and doctors for his recovery. Today, he’s cancer-free and shares his story to inspire others, reminding them to “be a warrior” and stay hopeful in their own battles.

Check out more here ❤️‍🩹 

🌆 Events

Coming up….

May 11th - Mother’s Day Market in the Mall - Over 20 vendors will be there!

Have an event you want shared? Respond to this email or email us at media@coldlakescoop.com with the details!

🏘️ Real Estate

Any need a commercial lot on the marina? This $285k home just got listed in Cold Lake - See it here!

Other Recent Listings:
$599,000 1603 1st Ave - Right on Kinosoo Beach!
$414,900 6117 54th Ave
$519,000 711 Grouse CL

⛽️ 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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Cheers!

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