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The history of the Cold Lake area can be traced back to 1821 when the Hudson’s Bay Company established the Beaver Crossing trading post on the shores of the Beaver River. This trading post was part of a network used to transport furs from Lac La Biche to the east, serving an important role in the country’s early fur trade industry. However, it was not until 1905 that the first British, Swedish, Norwegian, Swiss and French-speaking homesteaders arrived and settled the area. While some families settled close to Beaver River, many homesteaders decided to settle closer to the lake as livelihoods were based on farming, ranching, trapping, fishing and logging. In order to meet these needs, two separate small settlements evolved: Beaver Crossing and Cold Lake, which are now known as Cold Lake South and Cold Lake North respectively. The subsequent years saw the beginnings of a community as a schoolhouse, missionary hospital and a general store (now Clark’s General Store) were created. By the mid 1920’s, the population of Cold Lake was estimated at 50 people.
With the creation of the Air Force Base in 1954, the Towns of Cold Lake and Grand Centre emerged as two separate municipalities with diverse economic interests. The chosen location for the airbase near Grand Centre was based on factors such as low population density, accessibility, weather, suitable terrain, and available land for air weapons training. As such, Grand Centre became more of a regional centre with close ties to 4 Wing. Comparatively, the Town of Cold Lake’s economy focused more on tourism as a result of its proximity to the lake. Due to their close proximity, economic influences often overlapped. This relationship has shaped the development patterns of the area, and in 1996, the three communities were amalgamated as the Town of Cold Lake. In 2000, the Town became the City of Cold Lake.
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The 2nd Annual Charity Hockey Game is taking place this Saturday, April 22! Come on out and support your favourite emergency service as the RCMP face off against Cold Lake Fire-Rescue. Tickets are still available: $10 for adults (17 and over), $5 for Youth (age 7-16), and Kids 6 and under are free! Tickets are available at City Hall, Cold Lake Fire-Rescue Headquarters, and the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment. All proceeds to benefit Cold Lake Victim Services. Do you think you're the next Connor McDavid, and have a mean clapper? Registration is also still open for the "Hardest Shot Competition" taking place during intermission. This competition is a $20 donation to allow for three shots, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Pre-registration for the competition is required, and can be done by phoning the Cold Lake RCMP Detachment at 780-594-3302.
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The National Public Works Week Colouring Contest begins today! You can download your sheet online to print at home, or pick up a copy from City Hall. http://www.coldlake.com/content/colouring-contest-npww Contest ends May 12.
SNOW ADVISORY: Please be advised that the City of Cold Lake has a full crew of snow removal vehicles out again today, since early this morning, to clear the snow that has fallen. Plows are starting with Priority 1 areas, as well as some Priority 2 areas, and are currently pushing snow to the side. They will get to residential areas as they can. If residents become blocked in their driveway, please have patience, as crews are working non-stop, and will be by when they can to remove the snow that has been pushed to the side. For more information on the City's Snow Removal Policy, it can be found on our Bylaws & Policies page, or here: https://coldlake.civicweb.net/document/4096/103-OP-08,%20Snow%20Removal%20Policy%20-%20Revised%20as%20of%20Oct.pdf?handle=6D16747E418E40C3B036440C9CA0363D
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Please be advised that Cold Lake Transit is being cancelled for the rest of today (Friday, April 14) due to weather.
Please be advised that City Hall will be closed Friday, April 14 and Monday, April 17
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The Cold Lake Youth Council is meeting on April 20. Join the team or drop by for the meeting! For more information, call FCSS at 780-594-4495.
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It's an Easter Party! Come out on Saturday for a Dr. Seuss Easter Party at the Energy Centre, between noon and 4 p.m. Admission is a donation for the Cold Lake Food Bank.
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Tickets are still available for the Toby Keith concert at the Energy Centre in Cold Lake on Friday, July 14! Show starts at 8:00 pm and doors open at 7:00 pm. To purchase tickets online, head to www.coldlake.com. You can also visit the Energy Centre to get your tickets in person.
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Mayor Craig Copeland is down at the Trade Show today! You can find him at the City of Cold Lake booth in the Reid Field House. If you're worried about parking, don't forget that Cold Lake Transit stops right out front of the Energy Centre, and you can use the new real-time tracking app from Transloc to see where the buses are located on their routes!
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