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Friday, November 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
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13 Nov 2020
Cold Lake, AB – The City of Cold Lake will host a modified version of the annual Santa Claus Parade to ensure physical distancing and adhere to provincial COVID-19 health restrictions.
Instead of a traditional parade with moving floats passing by stationary spectators, this year’s event will be held in reverse. Decorated floats and displays will be stationary along 50 Avenue, while spectators drive a designated route to view the floats from their vehicle.
12 Nov 2020
The City of Cold Lake continues to liaise with provincial health authorities and monitor restrictions that may apply should the City of Cold Lake enter the “watch” category in regards to the COVID pandemic.
9 Nov 2020
Due to a decrease in COVID-19 cases locally, the City of Cold Lake has been moved from the Government of Alberta’s “watch” category to the “open” category.
6 Nov 2020
Cold Lake, AB – The Government of Alberta has implemented additional health measures and guidelines as a result of a spike in new, confirmed COVID-19 cases across the province.
The City of Cold Lake continues to closely follow the provincial government’s guidance in regards to the pandemic and is working to quickly assess any impact the new regulations may have on the city and the residents of Cold Lake.
A mandatory, 15-person cap is being placed on all social and family gatherings, both indoors and outdoors. This restriction does not include structured events including sports, recreation facilities, fitness centres, or dining in restaurants, as well as funeral, wedding, and worship services.
28 Oct 2020
Cold Lake, AB – Cold Lake City Council voted against first reading of a proposed mandatory mask bylaw at its regular meeting on October 27.
The proposed bylaw was developed by considering mandatory mask bylaws passed by several other municipalities navigating the COVID-19 pandemic across Alberta. Among the proposals included for discussion:
26 Oct 2020
Cold Lake, AB – The City is making a significant investment in Cold Lake’s two public cemeteries while providing residents with additional options for memorializing loved ones who have passed on.
Along with traditional in-ground burial plots, five columbaria structures are now available at Lakeview Cemetery (2205-1 Ave.). Each columbarium unit contains small compartments (called niches) which can be purchased in advance or as needed, for the permanent interment of urns containing cremated remains. In addition to the columbaria, a newly-installed memorial wall and memorial benches are also available to provide a permanent memorial to loved ones whose remains are not interred at a City cemetery.
