Cold Lake Sun

Eighty-eight year-old Cecile Kotowich was one of the first Lakeland residents to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine last week. After working as a nurse in the hospital from a young age, I realize that needles are important to survive, said Kotowich, a resident at St. Paul Extendicare. I know some don’t believe in it, but it is a really good thing. Meanwhile in Cold Lake, the city has recorded more than 250 COVID-19 cases since March.... https://www.coldlakesun.com//st-paul-first-lakeland-commun

Since the start of the pandemic, we have been holding out hope on two things: that we can implement proper mitigation strategies to limit the spread of the infection and better treat those who become ill; and that we will eventually be able to develop a vaccine that will protect us against the virus going forward. Unfortunately, it’s looking increasingly likely that these two keys to salvation will be scuttled by the tinfoil-hat crowd, a group of people that society can no longer afford to ignore. https://www.coldlakesun.com//how-conspiracists-could-prolo

The City of Cold Lake will be spending just under $1 million on a new fire truck and radio communications system, according to a Dec. 21 news release. About $710,000 will go towards purchasing a triple-combination pumper fire engine, which will replace a 2005 vehicle that has come to the end of its service life. Another $230,000 will be spent on communications equipment that will allow Cold Lake Fire-Rescue to use the Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System (AFRRC...S). https://www.coldlakesun.com//new-fire-rescue-equipment-wil

Lakeland communities are starting to see the effects of oil and gas tax changes mandated by the Alberta government in the recent Improvement District 349 agreement, announced on Nov. 30. The area will see about $2 million less tax revenue from ID 349, also known as the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range. https://www.coldlakesun.com//lakeland-sees-2-million-reduc

The Alberta government announced new COVID restrictions tonight. Masks are now mandatory province-wide effective immediately. All social gatherings, even if they are outside, are banned.... As of Dec. 13: Restaurants and bars are to close indoor dining. Casinos, bingos, libraries, gyms and other entertainment and recreation facilities are to close. Hair dressers and other personal services also must close. Restrictions will be in place for at least four weeks. More guidelines are outlined here: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

The government is expected to announce a second major shutdown of bars, restaurants, lounges and casinos at a COVID-19 announcement set for 4 p.m. today, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. https://www.coldlakesun.com//province-to-order-bars-restau

A storm water pond in Cold Lake South was green lit after the provincial government helped the city cut years’ worth of red tape. The Fischer Storm Water Management Pond has been a project on Cold Lake’s to do list for over 17 years. A storm water management facility is necessary in order to facilitate future development in Cold Lake South, and was identified as a key piece of the City’s 2003 Master Drainage Plan.... https://www.coldlakesun.com//storm-water-project-to-beauti

The Cold Lake Energy Centre Wellness Centre was closed Monday for a deep cleaning after staff there learned a patron tested positive for COVID-19. It is unknown whether the person was positive with the virus during their last visit to the Wellness Centre, read a Dec. 7 public notice posted to the City of Cold Lake’s website. The patron’s last visit to the Energy Centre was at 4 p.m. on Dec. 2.... https://www.coldlakesun.com//wellness-centre-gets-a-deep-c