[Pod]casting in Cold Lake

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 20

Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about the Christmas Parade and the new Parade Policy / The homelessness in Cold Lake and supporting the John Howard Society / The budget and funding for public safety / Tough times, inflation and the budget / Highway 28 and the need to invest in northeastern Alberta / The new Animal Control and Care Centre / Population and investment / Shout-out to a retiring employee

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 19

Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and General Manager of Corporate Services Kristy Isert talk about Kristy's role with the city / The City's audited financial statements / Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) / Where the PILT file stands / The effect that the PILT dispute has on the city's financial statements / The ongoing municipal census / Why council chose to do a census / Why the city is asking residents about access to health care as part of the census /

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 18

Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about Council orientation / A busy start to snow removal / Council's Strategic Priorities / Policing and the justice system / The possibility of a future aquatic facility / The budget process / An economic outlook for the community / Upcoming events / Hockey season in Cold Lake.

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 17

Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about the municipal election / Orientation for the new council / The types of decisions the new council may face / Why council attends conferences / Possible future podcasts / Thank you to the former councillors.

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 16

Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and Returning Officer Kristy Isert talk about the upcoming municipal election / The nomination process and requirements for potential candidates / Rules for advertising and election signs / Election debates and forums / Advanced polling dates, polling stations and special ballots / Orientation and training sessions for Council members / The learning curve, time commitment and what to expect as a new member of City Council.

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 15

Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya take a deep dive into the City of Cold Lake's 2021 Budget, both from the operating and capital side, discussing most of the projects for 2021. 

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake - Episode 14

Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about: The increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the region, trick-or-treating, Remembrance Day and the Santa Claus parade. (What's going ahead this year and what's on hold due to COVID?) Plus, preparing for the upcoming operating budget / New lighting being installed along highway 28 / Upgrades to both City cemeteries / Federal funding to improve and re-surface the Millinnium Trail / The dredging pilot program at the marina / and remembering Cold Lake Sun reporter Dan Brisebois.

[Pod]Casting in Cold Lake Episode 13

Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and Councillor Kirk “Rambo” Soroka talk about: Why Councillor Soroka got into politics / How Councillor Soroka got the name Rambo / Becoming a soldier, paratrooper, sniper, and F-18 pilot / The CLAWR as a national strategic asset / The future fighter program and what it could mean for the local economy / The City’s opposition to the federal gun ban and proposed gun-buy-back program

[Pod]casting in Cold Lake Episode 12

Mayor Craig Copeland, CAO Kevin Nagoya and Councillor Jurgen Grau talk about: Why Councillor Grau got into politics / Music festivals in Cold Lake / The Municipal District of Bonnyville's ski hill / A friendly regional fireworks challenge / Tourism, advertizing, and recreation / The mountain bike park / The encroachment open house / The Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club / and more...

[Pod]casting in Cold Lake Episode 11

Mayor Craig Copeland and CAO Kevin Nagoya talk about: The City getting ready for winter sports / A visit from the Premier of Alberta / ID 349 aka the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range / Aerospace and Economic Development / Doctors’ pay and the Rural, Remote, Northern Program / The Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes / A busy year on the water / Jeremy’s 14.5 pound walleye / The growing popularity of the mountain bike park