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Ooey Gooey
ages 0-6 and guardians
You will not believe what your eyes see, your nose smells, your mouth tastes, and your ears hear! Experience different slimes, gooey goodness, and fun sensory activities; finish this fun-filled session with an interesting, ooey gooey science experiment
Public skating is free and open to everyone, must have skates to be on the ice.
Saturday February 22, 2020- 11:15 AM-12:45 PM
Sunday February 23, 2020- 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
No sticks and pucks are allowed on the ice during public skating times.
Free with memberships, or drop in fees apply.
$8.00 Adults
$5.00 Seniors
$6.00 Youth
Please click here to get full details on times and dates.
Please join us for some friendly fire.
We supply the ammo, nerf guns and eye wear!
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Do you like to dance? Want to try something new? These free pop-up workout classes are being held at the Energy Centre by the Airforce Bhangra Club.
For more information, contact Del at 780-815-5334 or Kiran at 647-709-0889
Public skating is free and open to everyone, must have skates to be on the ice.
Saturday February 22, 2020- 11:15 AM-12:45 PM
Sunday February 23, 2020- 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
No sticks and pucks are allowed on the ice during public skating times.
Cold Lake, AB – Local businesses will see another year of the Business Retention and Attraction Incentive Program (BRAIP).
“We had nine businesses take part in the program in 2019, which was more than any previous year,” said Mayor Craig Copeland. “That showed us there was still a lot of interest in the program, and we would like to continue offering a tax break to the businesses spending time and funds to enhance their businesses.”
Businesses approved for BRAIP receive a financial incentive in the form of a municipal tax rebate, after they enhance existing buildings, construct new buildings or additions, or demolish existing buildings.
“The quality of renovations that have come through over the years is outstanding,” said Copeland. “It’s an investment in our community, and we’re happy to continue providing help through this program.”
Since the policy was developed in 2010, the BRAIP policy has undergone a few revisions, including increasing the amount of the received tax rebate from 50 per cent to 100 per cent of the difference in the pre-and-post construction tax levy.
Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council passed an interim operating budget and a minimal capital budget for 2020.
While the City of Cold Lake generally passes a completed budget for both operational and capital spending before the New Year, uncertainties surrounding the municipal property tax revenue from ID 349 has prompted the need for an interim budget.
Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake’s Infrastructure Services Department took home the top prize for its Public Works Celebrations in 2019, earning provincial recognition for its efforts to raise awareness about the importance of public works.
It is the fourth year in a row that Cold Lake has earned the top honours in Alberta for its efforts.
“This is a strong showing, and great evidence that the community supports the effort that the men and women in our Public Works Department put into making this city run,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “It is not often recognized, or even realized, that these staff members are getting calls at all hours to help with sewer line breaks, waterline breaks, and snow clearing – in addition to the work they do to help build and maintain our infrastructure.”
The award for the top National Public Works Week Celebrations – Large Community was presented to Transportation Services Manager George Urlacher and General Manager of Infrastructure Services, Azam Khan, at the Alberta Chapter of the American Public Works Association’s annual conference and trade show on October 9. Mayor Craig Copeland was also surprised with an award for Exemplary Service to Public Works at the same event. This was followed up by a visit from the President of APWA’s Alberta Chapter, Garry Webster, on November 13, who congratulated public works staff and council for their achievements in raising awareness of what public works staff do and the importance of their work in the community.
Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake has been advised of the provincial government’s intent to cancel grants and contracts with organizations that operate Parent Link Centres across the province and roll out a new service delivery model early next year.
The decision will affect the Cold Lake Parent Link Centre, operated by the City’s Cold Lake and District Family and Community Support Services. On Thursday, November 6, the government opened up expressions of interest so that organizations can bid on managing and providing children’s services under a new model that will be implemented after March 31, 2020. Cold Lake and District FCSS is working to understand the new service delivery model to see if it will enter a bid under the program.
“We have a tremendous amount of respect for the work that our FCSS and Parent Link Centres do,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “Our community values these services and we will look at all opportunities available, understanding that the Government of Alberta may have new priorities for programs and services for children, youth and family.”
The Cold Lake Parent Link Centre had over 22,500 visits over the course of 2018 and hosted a wealth of programming geared towards providing families with a caring, safe place to play and learn together. It was funded through provincial Children’s Services grants that will not be renewed in their current form past March 31, 2020. The City of Cold Lake also provides additional funding to Cold Lake and District FCSS to maintain extended hours at the Parent Link Centre.
Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake has applied for and received approval for a rebate Recreation Energy Conservation (REC) Program offer through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) towards the lighting retrofit project at the Cold Lake Energy Centre.
“We are excited to get started with this retrofit,” Mayor Craig Copeland said. “Not only will this standardize lighting so that the older phases of the Energy Centre will match the new construction, but it will reduce operating costs and save a significant amount of power needed for lighting a large and very well-used facility.”
The Energy Centre lighting retrofit project involves the replacement of existing fluorescent lighting fixtures in both the Imperial Oil Place Arena and the Reid Field House, with new LED technology. Retrofit of the Imperial Oil Place Arena involved replacement of 198 fixtures resulting in an estimated annual savings of 168,910 KwH equated to an estimated $10,357.59 in annual cost savings. The Reid Field House would have 119 fixtures retrofitted resulting in an estimated annual savings of 76,647 Kwh equating to an estimated $4,577.35 in annual cost savings.
The REC Program helps municipally-owned recreation facilities reduce energy use and GHG emissions by providing financial rebates to help identify energy-saving opportunities and implement energy-saving projects. The rebate equates to either 75 per cent of the Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) or the amount required to reach a one year simple payback, whichever is lesser.
Cold Lake, AB – The Lakeview Cemetery is going to see some upgrades over the next nine months.
“This cemetery is an important piece of our history, and deserved to see some improvements,” said Mayor Craig Copeland.
Improvements include an asphalt drive-through lane connecting 25 Street to the back cemetery lane; upgraded columbaria units; a paver stone walkway with memorial wall; bench seating, and planting upgrades. As well, a new sign will mark the entrance to the cemetery.
